Production Supervisor (Molding)

Production Supervisor

The Production Supervisor oversees all aspects of the Production team. This individual will work closely with other supervisors and managers to ensure all in-process production metrics, as well as plant KPI's, are being met.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate and promote the Nordson safety culture of "Journey to Zero" and that all accidents are preventable.
• Hold daily shift meeting with a focus on safety, security, performance, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in root cause investigations of safety, security and/or quality improvement opportunities.
• Manage and ensure proper training of Production Associates.
• Provide work assignments and all other daily shift activities to Production Team members.
• Ensure the timely opening and closing of production orders in SAP; Propose schedule adjustments as appropriate.
• Coordinate with the Production Planning department to ensure priority jobs are scheduled and completed on time.
• Identify and implement changes to production processes to improve on-time delivery, scrap rate, and production rates.
• Communicate problems, needs and other important information to department manager and/or other supervisors as appropriate.
• Coordinate resolution of quality issues as needed.
• Communicate assembly equipment concerns and ensure corrective action is taken in a timely manner.
• Ensure assembly of parts/material in accordance with work instructions and at a rate determined by the job standard.
• Collaborate with the other department and shift supervisors.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement projects to improve productivity, safety, and quality.
• Supervise, coach, and counsel employees to address performance concerns and achieve a high level of performance.
• Interview and hire employees as needed to ensure a fully productive team.
• Contribute to success of team by submitting improvement ideas, identifying potential problems, providing feedback on new methods or method changes and by displaying a positive, cooperative attitude in working with orders.
• Practice good housekeeping and appropriate measures to prevent pollution or other negative impacts on the environment.
• Other related duties depending on business needs.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED, college degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with at least 3 years' experience in a supervisory/lead role
• Experience working in a Lean Manufacturing or ISO Certified company preferred
• Knowledge of Injection Molding, automated assembly equipment and manual product assembly

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude while multi-tasking and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to proactively problem solve and follow up in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Some mechanical capability & basic computer skills required.
• Detail-oriented, self-starter with a passion to deliver excellence is essential.
• Team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to this position and safety required.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

Manufacturing environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee can sit or stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Travel Required:

None