Description

Job Description: Circle-Y, Production Supervisor

Opportunities:

• Are able to maximize resources to achieve productivity goals?
• Do you have the ability to improve processes and the execution of standard work?
• Do you have the ability to perform a variety of processes to include supervising staff, maintenance and quality diagnostics, and direct labor work?
• Does working for a family-centric organization based in a small-town environment appeal to you?
• Do the values of stewardship, versatility, and family resonate strongly with you?
• Do you find the improvement of people’s lives through stewardship of God-given resources inspiring?

Then, Circle-Y is for you!

Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Leads the production team to drive outstanding results in the areas of safety, delivery, quality, and continuous improvement. 
• Plans for maximizing available resources including WIP, materials, equipment, and personnel to achieve productivity goals while meeting the needs of the Customer for quality and delivery.
• Gather information on WIP (work in process). Compare with goals. Determine reason for shortfalls. Determine root cause and counter measures if needed, elevated constraints as necessary.
• Performs in a hybrid role of operational leader, continuous improvement leader, and fabrication operator, actively participating in each task daily.
• Understands and executes company processes (i.e. attendance, safety, etc.)
• Potential to move to other areas or larger responsibilities based upon performance. 
• Participate in a minimum of 1 Kaizen annually. 
• All other duties assigned by management

Skills:

• Saddle or Leather working industry experience preferred
• Experience in leading personnel and conflict resolution 
• Proficient on Microsoft Office Applications

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Team oriented and able to motivate others. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Extended periods of sitting and/or walking (33% - 75% of time)
• Stooping, bending, twisting, leaning (10% - 25% of time)
• Lifting up to 40 lbs. occasionally (0% - 33% of time)

Work Environment (this position requires that the employee be able to work in and around the following elements):

• Indoors and Outdoors
• Loud Environments
• Extreme heat or cold (weather-related)
• Wet or humid conditions (weather-related)
• Fumes from equipment or airborne particles