Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Position Summary

Plan, direct and supervise between direct labor employees who manufacture/assembly products to support engine construction and aftermarket components.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Plan, direct and supervise between 20-25 direct labor employees who assemble large engines, associated components, and engine skids.

Key workforce skills include assembly, piping and electrical expertise

Ensure a safe environment for employees through adherence to safety policies, assessing and eliminating hazards, improving housekeeping standards, conducting incident investigations, and implementing corrective action.

Plan and execute production schedules to meet production requirements.

Responsible for ensuring accurate inventory control of all WIP and FGI product within the department and minimizing inventory held through efficient planning and achievement of lower lead times.

Develop and realize productivity improvements through lean initiatives, Standard Work Instructions, and process improvements.

Motivate, monitor, and counsel employees regarding work-related issues and performance. Gage workforce skills and initiate cross training programs as necessary.

Develop and manage expense budgets for assigned departments.

Qualifications, Skills and Educational Requirements

Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing-related field is highly preferred.

HS Diploma or GED required.

5 years minimum experience and a proven track record in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Excellent communication, project management and organizational skills.

Self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision with a result driven approach

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated working knowledge of Word and Excel; experience with an ERP system is preferred. Oracle systems experience a plus.

Formal lean training strongly desired for visual management and problem solving

Solid understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings, technical plans, and engine schematics.

Experience with large and complex industrial equipment and/or large engine assembly is strongly preferred. Preferred areas of focus include:

Welding/piping knowledge and background

Fabrication experience including pipe bending, pressure testing and out of position welding

Large and complex assembly including standard work creation for industrial items and/or large engines

Understanding of electrical systems such as wiring,

Previous experience managing and supervising in a union-represented environment desired.