Manufacturing Supervisor - 3rd Shift

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Manufacturing Supervisor - 3rd Shift Full Time Ops/Manufacturing Waukesha, WI, US 6 days ago Requisition ID: 2975 JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for leading manufacturing teams to meet production schedule while maintaining quality and process improvement/lean objectives. It is imperative that the Supervisor continuously improve productivity and minimize safety risks in their department/s. The Supervisor is responsible for maintaining/enhancing productivity and safety in their department/s, and is responsible for ensuring appropriate training is provided to develop core skills. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Supervise employees: Set work assignments and objectives, set performance and quality expectations, assist employees to resolve production problems, maintain accurate time records, and ensure all employees have current and necessary training, maintain an orderly and safe work environment Establish expectations of workmanship to meet quality requirements and follow work in process closely to assure that these are maintained. Investigate processes that are out of conformance and take appropriate action to eliminate. Work closely with others in Manufacturing Operations to assure compliance with the established Manufacturing Procedures and Engineering Instructions. Review processes and departmental layout to assure lowest production costs and highest shop labor efficiency. Participate in hiring process and develop training plans for new employees. Regularly assess employee performance to Company expectations, resolve employee problems, conduct investigations into safety, quality, or other incidents, and administer discipline within the corporate guidelines. Conduct necessary investigations related to quality, safety, or other production related matters. Clearly understand plant and area goals and be able to communicate them effectively. Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that align with plant area goals. Comply with Collective Bargaining Agreement. Assist Human Resources in assessing bargaining strategies during negotiating periods. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES The Supervisor is responsible for all activities that occur in his/her department. S/he must be thoroughly knowledgeable of all processes, procedures and instructions that are applicable in his/her respective department. It is expected that the Supervisor act as a role model and as an agent of the Company An excellent team player with strong people skills; able to build relationships at all levels of the organization Performance management, coaching, feedback, encouraging and empathic communication skills Basic team-building and fundamental leadership skills Effective communication skills, including verbal (logical and organized), written, listening and presentation EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Required Education / Experience Bachelor Degree with 3-5 years of manufacturing leadership experience or equivalent years of leadership experience Excellent communication and problem solving Preferred Education / Experience Bachelor Degree in Operations Management or Engineering Experience working in a union environment is highly preferred Progressively responsible experience in a relevant engineered-product environment Basic computer skills / literate with Microsoft Office products ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Key Working Relationships Engineering, human resources, sales operations, sourcing, finance and operations. Levels of management Department(s) members this role is assigned to supervise. Physical Demands Be on the production floor a majority of the time and walk across plant multiple times per day Working Conditions Office and manufacturing facility. Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr