Line Supervisor

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Position Summary

Supervises the manufacturing process and staff; organizes and monitors workflow to achieve production goals.

Essential Functions

• Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems.
• Continually and effectively reduces operational waste, and improves efficiency by contributing ideas, promoting participation, setting goals, and providing feedback.
• Effectively communicates and executes requirements with line associates and accurately prepares production documentation and reports.
• Ensures employees are properly trained, and that all procedures are followed.
• Ensures all products, materials and workmanship meet quality standards.
• Assists with all quality issues, conducts root cause analysis, and completes corrective actions as assigned.
• Understands and maintains Kanban and other inventory systems for the line. Communicates with Supply Chain on part shortages and special needs to complete orders
• Check and arrange for availability of materials, tools, fixtures and maintenance requests.
• Ensures compliance with designated safety, productivity standards, and UL requirements all times.
• Participates in all inventory and cycle counting activities as directed.
• Trains on and is capable of performing all tasks in department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction for all direct reports to complete the production schedule safely and efficiently, using quality workmanship and materials at all times.
• Ensures all Company policies are observed, and that employee confidentiality is preserved.
• Provides training, performance evaluations, and guidance for all direct reports.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills, written and verbal.
• Able to utilize the Company’s ERP system, and that subordinates are properly trained as well.
• Able to read, interpret, and follow instructions, specifications, reference materials, and technical information.
• Able to operate equipment and instruments necessary to fulfill job responsibilities.

Education, Training, Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college, military, or vocational training preferred.
• 1-5 years’ experience in a lead role in manufacturing.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Work is performed in a factory with exposure to extreme weather conditions; noisy, dusty, and dirty environments; and motorized equipment that pose potential safety hazards. Long periods of standing, as well as regularly walking, sitting, lifting, reaching, and bending, are required. Typical office equipment such as a computer, laptop, and phone are used. Regularly lifting up to 50 lbs is required. Proper safety procedures, lifting techniques, and personal protective equipment are always required. This position may require extended hours and overtime depending on business needs. Travel may be requested to any company manufacturing and branch locations in the US and Canada.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their usual responsibilities from time to time, as needed.