FMI Supervisor - Virginia

Job Category:          Direct                                                              FSLA: Exempt

Reports To:              Production Manager                                     Dept:  Production

Salary:                     $71,735 - $82,000 Range

Monday - Friday / 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM 

West Falls Church, Virginia 

Directly supervises shop production employees.  Effectively directs assigned personnel and provides clear and accurate instructions in production work procedures to maintain a high degree of efficiency and accuracy. Sets realistic and specific goals for employees to meet production schedules, and motivates employees to their highest degree of achievement.  Supervises the proper maintenance and use of tools and equipment.  Ensures that the shop area is safe, clean and orderly. 

Must be able to develop appropriate business strategies aligned to KRC’s Management Policy.

Manage position to make best use of employees; select employees and develop their capabilities; plan for succession of key personnel; counsel employees effectively; administer discipline; handle human resource matters in accordance with company policy and procedures.

Establish work standards and schedules and ensure their effective implementation in the department; assign work to employees and train employees in work procedures and methods; review employees’ work for adequacy and take steps to correct inadequate performance; approve employees’ work schedules and time reports.

Technical Knowledge: Demonstrates understanding and proper application of mechanical and technical aspects of work procedures.  This includes the review and correct interpretation and application of all mechanical drawings (and/or electrical schematics) and written work procedures for the scope of work. 

Schedule:  Effectively maintains production schedules and exercises good judgment in planning and coordination of materials, manpower, and work procedures to meet company goals and schedules.  Verifies with employees that they clearly understand and comply with the schedule of their work each day. 

Communication:  Works effectively with managers, supervisors, and employees to facilitate clear communication among all departments. Communicates work progress to Production Manager based on standard routings.  Exercises daily discipline to complete all reports promptly to facilitate communication.

Direction and Training: Provides clear and accurate instructions to staff.  Trains employees in work procedures, company processes, and the proper use and maintenance of tools and equipment. Effectively coordinates the work efforts among different work crews. 

Discipline: Resolves personnel problems of employees under his/her supervision and applies appropriate disciplinary measures effectively and fairly.  Sets an example for all employees by supporting company rules and regulations to promote employee self-discipline.  Demonstrates tact and sensitivity to employees and promotes positive employee relations.

Materials: Ensures that required work materials are available in work area for assigned crew prior to the start of each shift and on an ongoing basis.  Maintains proper handling of materials to minimize material damage, loss, and rejection.

Efficiency: Continually monitors work procedures and processes under his/her leadership to realize maximum efficiency.  Follows up on recommendations to improve efficiency.

Safety: Ensures that employees follow all KRC safety rules and regulations.  Enforces Lockout/Tagout procedures.

Documentation: Completes production and related documentation with a high degree of accuracy, timeliness, and attention to detail.  Performs required SAP functions pertaining to manpower and materials.

House keeping:  Ensures that work areas, equipment and facilities meet company standards by actively promoting good housekeeping.

Quality of Work: Maintains work efforts, self-check procedures and documentation to ensure conformance to company standards regarding the acceptable quality level of product.

Attitude: Sets a positive example by maintaining a positive attitude. 

Job Specifications:

Must have at minimum one (1) to three (3) year’s supervisory experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.  Must have direct knowledge of mechanical and production processes and the capability to trouble-shoot and resolve problems.  Must have excellent mechanical aptitude, organizational, supervisory, and communication skills. Must know how to use hand and power tools.  Must be able to read, write and speak English. Must be proficient in understanding and interpreting drawings/blueprints.  Must be proficient in both English and Metric systems of measurement.  Must have good computer skills, be able to multi-task and have a good figure aptitude.  Must be capable of working in an active manufacturing environment, be able to climb stairs and ladders, and be able to lift, push, or pull at maximum 40 lbs.