Supervisor, Production

Supervisor, Production

Location: Eden Prairie, MN

Stratasys is a world leader in 3D printing! Stratasys is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products and healthcare. The Supervisor, Production is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, and cost targets. This role oversees production schedules, manages workforce planning, ensures compliance with company policies, and develops team members to support efficient and safe operations.

What you will be doing:

• Understand Stratasys goals and manufacturing strategies to execute the production schedule in assigned production areas to meet daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly goals
• Ensure production procedures and policies are followed and quality standards are maintained
• Foster good communication and teamwork within production and with other departments
• Work with the organization to improve processes and efficiencies and reduce scrap/rework
• Drive and lead participation in continuous improvement activities
• Develop schedules and manpower requirements for production cells
• Ensure execution of daily Tier 1 meetings to include preparation of data in advance and clear communication and escalation to Tier 2 meetings
• Participate in budgeting and planning activities on assigned production lines
• Update management and other departments of any issues or risks to production plan, identify alternatives, and make plans or recommendations for mitigation
• Ensure execution of production lines including workflow, people and resources
• Ensure policies and procedures are understood by the team and address any issues in a timely manner to drive an engaged and productive team
• Develops work team and leads to meet the goals of the operations strategy using Stratasys leadership tools
• Ensure production teams have all the tools and resources needed to complete their work
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist employees in solving work problems
• Staffing the production cells based on schedules and line capacities to include hiring staff, development of people, and onboarding
• Drive and maintain a training system to ensure production personnel are properly performing the tasks they are assigned per quality standards
• Ensure production team follows all established safety procedures and systems
• Identify, report and take appropriate action regarding safety issues. Develop recommendations for solutions and improvements with Stratasys EH&S team
• May lead or have active role on the safety committee
• Ensure production team produces products that meets quality specifications and partner with the Stratasys Quality team to ensure customer satisfaction
• Identify and communicate quality issues and make recommendations for action and improvements
• Ensure production team is trained and follows all written work instructions and policies
• Lead improvements through lean manufacturing principles
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of employee timecards, time off, and expense approvals
• Demonstrates commitment to Stratasys Behaviors by leading, acting and behaving in a manner consistent with these values

Other responsibilities as assigned by the department leadership

Must have for this role:

• 2+ years in a leadership role with demonstrated ability to work with others
• 1+ years of experience with lean manufacturing methods (e.g., 5S, Demand Flow, Six Sigma)
• Experience in a multi-shift production environment
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills required. Fluent in English both verbal and written
• Proficient in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and HR Systems
• Demonstrated planning, communication, and execution skills
• Self-motivated and goal orientated

Nice to have:

• Lean Certification
• Six-Sigma Certification