Overview :

This position reports to the Manufacturing Manager. As our facility continues to aggressively increase in productivity and lower its manufacturing costs, there is a need to recruit a Production Supervisor to ensure optimum utilization of manpower and materials.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities :

This position is responsible for the direction of assigned production resources to ensure optimum manufacturing performance with regard to minimizing cost and achieving the highest possible levels of quality and delivery in accordance with the approved business plan.

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for the managing of hourly direct labor associates in the assigned manufacturing areas and shift.

This position is also responsible for effectively managing cross-functional relationships with other departments to support effective use of manpower, materials, and equipment, as well as productivity improvement initiatives.

Core Competencies :

• Customer Focus Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Integrity and Trust - Is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner.
• Planning - Sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and action plans; measures performance against goals and evaluates results.
• Drive for Results - Exceeds goals consistently and is one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented.
• Building Effective Teams - Blends people into teams; defines success in terms of the whole team.
• Managing Vision and Purpose - Communicates a compelling and inspired vision; rallies support behind the vision; makes the vision sharable by everyone;

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

• A results driven individual who has demonstrated ability working in a high-performance manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in manufacturing management.
• Must have good attention to details, while also managing the big picture.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and deal easily with competing priorities on a daily basis.
• Must be able to motivate, communicate and drive continuous improvement.
• Critical thinker, with excellent analytical abilities.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Solid planning, leadership, and administrative skills.
• Demonstrates a strong drive for results.
• Good understanding of business principles and practices; can effectively manage the manufacturing function with a bottom line result.

Qualifications :

• 5 7 years’ experience in a team based manufacturing environment.
• Strong MS Office and MRP systems background.
• Previous experience supervising people.
• AS degree - BS degree in manufacturing or engineering or related discipline is preferred, with a strong foundation in business administration.

Work Environment / Physical Demands :

• Will be required to stand, walk, and bend frequently.
• Occasionally lifting and or carrying objects of 10-40 pounds as needed.
• Occasionally required to push and pull reels.
• Employee will be required to work productively and cooperatively in a high-volume, fast paced, highly pressured environment and be able to respond efficiently and courteously to unanticipated problems and crisis.

Last updated : 2024-05-25