What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at BIG TEX TRAILER MANUFACTURING LLC?
Job Overview
The ideal candidate will demonstrate success in manufacturing operations while leading a team of hourly employees. This role will be responsible for leading efficient manufacturing practices. Most importantly, the candidate will be accountable for delivering Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost throughout the department.
Job Responsibilities
- Enforce all company procedures / work standards. Make sure team members are producing at company standards and that they are following company procedures.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities.
- Make sure all team members are trained to effectively perform their job duties. Develop and train back up team members for key jobs. Assist in building teams and promoting teamwork.
- Ensure all safety rules are being followed; confirms all accidents are investigated and reported properly.
- Open communication with all departments concerning quality, manpower, equipment, production needs and material concerns.
- Ensure all 5S and housekeeping requirements are being followed.
Knowledge and Skills
- 3 years of Supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management in both written and oral formats.
- Self-directed and motivated to accomplish tasks for the company.
- Detail oriented
- Must be able to use common business computer software and perform data entry and retrieval onto manufacturing/inventory control databases.
- An employee in this position must focus on customers' expectations, prevent problems, and strive for continuous improvement resulting in improved results for themselves, customers and other employees.
- Must exercise continuous leadership to focus plant efforts on priorities.