Manufacturing Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

B-Shift 2:00pm-10:30pm

Primary Purpose

The primary purpose of the Manufacturing Supervisor position is to provide supervision to all functions of the Manufacturing process, Materials, Equipment and Facility Maintenance activities for the LSO Systems Value streams including high precision optical system builds utilizing Electronics, Machined Metals, and Optical Lens components, along with quality activities that support these product lines.

A successful supervisor will ensure compliance to company and employee standards while leading by example.  This role will interface with production planning to ensure attainable schedules are in place and then deliver as expected.  The supervisor must be able to set priorities and work cross-functionally to resolve production issues, escalating when appropriate.

Process Leadership 

Provide and share process knowledge and technical skills so that the teams can achieve consistent and sustained manufacturing efficiency and process improvement.

Project and display an engaging, empowering and encouraging leadership style. Lead with direction and vision, continually re-enforcing process standardization in any form. Develop focus and direction promoting a “one team, one vision” approach. Lead Daily Manufacturing Meetings and develop clear and effective communication tools to advance employee engagement.

Team Development

Provide support and direction to the production technicians, facilitating directional change with team and Process Engineering involvement, and process improvement suggestions that display clear business or process benefit. Lead daily management meetings to update Safety, Quality, and Delivery metrics. 

Continuous Improvement

Participate in CI projects, and in conjunction with project team members.

Attend CI workshops as a team member; taking ownership of team actions as required.  Assist in the implementation of all CI actions by area. Communicate results through DMM. Support the team members with consistent, clear and engaging communication.

The responsibilities listed above are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks to be performed. Additional duties are likely to be required as directed by the Employee’s Manager.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

•    Technical Degree Preferred

•    At least two-years of supervisory experience

•    Experience in Lean Manufacturing and Capacity management

•    Manufacturing experience in a low volume high mix environment

•    Production Planning experience desirable.

•    Experience with ERP systems preferred, especially JD Edwards

•    Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing relationships with internal stakeholders

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

•    Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment 

•    Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

•    Detail oriented and driven to excellence

•    Strong written and oral communication skills

•    Ability to work autonomously with minimal oversight

•    Strong computer skills

•    This position is a site-based role

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Company Description

We’re Infinia Search. We’re a relationship-driven search firm that proves that talent, ambition, curiosity, and an infinite work ethic creates exponential results for our clients and candidates.