Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Overview: Production Supervisor must lead the assigned team ensuring that all associates have the proper training and tools to achieve the expectations of their respective positions. In this role, the Production Supervisor must be able to demonstrate and train others to assemble, disassemble, repair, and test all product lines. The Production Supervisor has comprehensive product knowledge, a complete understanding of production procedures, comprehensive understanding of fluid power, and advanced ability to use hand tools, power tools, and basic machinery. Responsible for all inbound/outbound shipments, inventory accuracy, and daily objectives.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manages the quality, output, workflow of the team.
• Provides individual coaching and direction to team.
• Coordinates with the OL to provide feedback towards employee development
• Assigns tasks to Associates based on team's abilities and capacity.
• Tests for functionality of completed products and systems.
• Trains and holds Associates accountable on products and processes.
• Coordinates with OL to assist in field service for products as needed.
• Implements technical or process improvements to assist the team achieve site goals.
• Maintains daily production while communicating with appropriate parties in relation to expedited orders, component quality issues, inventory records, etc.
• Implements and maintains safety practices and procedures.
• Manages inbound/outbound shipments while maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Audits and maintains system accuracy and record transactions in ERP operating system.
• Assembles complex systems in accordance to the work instructions to meet established standards for quality, quantity, efficiency, and customer specifications.
• Responsible for customer service experience at the W/C counter.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5 or more years of relevant work experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Strong skills with hand and power tools.
• ERP Systems knowledge, Microsoft Dynamics AX preferred.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize in order to meet the expectations of the customer.
• Detail oriented, to provide the highest level of quality.
• Associates Degree in Fluid Power, Mechatronics, or related field strongly preferred. Certified Fluid Power Specialist, preferred.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The majority of the time will be inside conditions with protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Some work is achieved near open bays with no control over weather conditions.

Distribution and Valve: There are periodic high noise levels and vibration associated with this job. Sources include: engine noise, air compressors, air powered equipment, and other shop noises.

There are potential of physical hazards in which there is danger to life, health, or bodily injury, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving equipment, heavy parts, electrical shock, compressed air and exposure to chemicals.

Machines, tools, equipment, and work aids which may be representative, but not all inclusive, of those commonly associated with this type of work.

Air power tools, electric drill, drill press, crimping machines, grinders (both hand and bench), wrenches, heat guns, lathe, torches, welders, a variety of hand tools, mills, and electric cords. Valve: CNC

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to exert up to 70 lbs. of force occasionally (5 times per day) and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently (50 times per day) and up to 25 lbs. of force on a regular basis through the day, depending on work related circumstances.

Must be able to lift objects from floor to above shoulder level. Must be able to move objects/parts/tools and equipment from one area to another and one level to another level.

Strong hand-eye coordination

Standing or Sitting for up to 4 hours at a time.

Reaching extending and pulling the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction while working with various tools as mentioned above.

Handling - seizing, holding, grasping, turning, pulling, or otherwise working with hands and arms.

Pulling using arms in such a way as pulling of tools, wrenches, parts, and equipment to complete the job.

Manual dexterity picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily.

Feeling being able to determine objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by means of receptors in skin, particularly those of finger tips