Production Supervisor - Electro-Mechanical

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Summary:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for order fulfillment operations assuring that parts, equipment, and staffing is adequate for the daily workflow. They lead and direct a team of employees in the manufacturing of electro-mechanical devices called encoders. They plan, schedule, and execute daily manufacturing operations, monitors production levels and key performance metrics, and implements Lean Manufacturing principles to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule, and execute daily manufacturing operations for order fulfillment (identifying, correcting, and reporting inadequate staffing, parts, or equipment needed for meeting the day’s production plan).
• Ensure products conform to specifications and quality requirements.
• Support a safe and compliant work environment by enforcing company safety policies.
• Monitors production levels and key performance metrics.
• Utilize the company’s ERP system to plan, assign, and monitor work based on production requirements and labor needs.
• Provide strong, collaborative leadership to production employees through consistent expectations, effective coaching, and employee development.
• Hire, train, conduct performance appraisals, and provide retraining or correction to employees, as necessary.
• Analyze, initiate, and/or suggest plans to motivate employees to achieve work goals, resolve work problems, or assist employees in resolving work problems.
• Interpret and enforce company policies with employees.
• Maintain employee attendance records and establish metrics related to production or team performance such as output, yield, and efficiency.
• Recommend and supervise the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles and strategic initiatives focused on improving safety, quality (i.e., new production methods for process reliability), delivery (i.e., increasing overall productivity of people and equipment), and cost reduction (i.e., eliminate waste for improved efficiency).
• Report and collaborate with cross functional teams on needs for setup and/or adjustments of machines, tooling, or equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Confer with other supervisors and/or managers to coordinate activities between corporate teams.
• Backfill as an assembler in lines and as a Line Lead as needed.
• Other production supervisory duties as needed.

Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret work instruction and product specifications
• Ability to convey technical information
• Ability to read and write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees
• Ability to actively listen to groups of customers or employees
• Ability to motivate, develop, and direct employees as they work, identifying the best people for the job
• Ability to multitask
• Possess a sense of urgency and time-management
• Uses tact and diplomacy when communicating
• Strong attention to detail

Qualifications:

• 2-year certificate from college or technical school preferred
• 3+ years related supervisory experience and/or training preferred
• Prior experience as production assembler or lead preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with ERP systems preferred

Job Detail:

• Full time with benefits
• Salary Exempt
• Day Shift 7AM-3:30PM Monday through Friday
• Wage DOE

Essential Functions:

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required
• Lifting 10-20 pounds periodically throughout the day
• Bending, stooping, and reaching overhead periodically throughout the day
• Able to work with epoxy, glues, sealants

Company Benefits:

• Health insurance - 100% employee premium coverage with low deductible!
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, select holidays)
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Long Term Disability insurance
• Life Insurance

Our company makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform a job unless such accommodations would impose an undue business hardship. Please let us know if you need an accommodation to participate in the application process. We can be reached by telephone at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com, by fax at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com, or email at View email address on ziprecruiter.com . Please address correspondence to the HR Manager.

Encoder Products Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.