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Production Supervisor / Manager Job Description
Company Overview
We are a small, family-owned luxury cookware company based in Clarksville, TN, dedicated to crafting high-quality, premium cookware. Our commitment to excellence drives our mission to deliver exceptional products through skilled craftsmanship and innovative manufacturing processes.
Job Title: Production Supervisor / Manager
Location: Clarksville, TN
Job Summary
The Production Supervisor / Manager will oversee the shop floor operations, ensuring efficient production, high-quality output, and a safe working environment. This role is responsible for managing personnel schedules, driving productivity, and implementing lean methodologies to optimize manufacturing processes. A strong background in stamping operations is essential to maintain the precision and quality standards of our luxury cookware.
Key Responsibilities
- Shop Floor Management: Oversee daily operations on the shop floor, ensuring production goals are met while maintaining quality and safety standards.
- Personnel Management: Develop and manage employee schedules, ensuring adequate staffing to meet production demands. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Productivity Optimization: Monitor and improve production efficiency, identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions to enhance throughput and reduce waste.
- Lean Methodologies: Apply lean manufacturing principles (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, Just-In-Time) to streamline processes, minimize costs, and improve operational efficiency.
- Stamping Operations: Utilize expertise in stamping operations to ensure precision in metal forming processes, maintaining the high-quality standards of luxury cookware production.
- Quality Control: Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure products meet rigorous standards and customer expectations.
- Inventory Management: Coordinate with supply chain teams to manage raw materials and inventory levels, ensuring uninterrupted production.
- Safety Compliance: Enforce safety protocols and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with OSHA and company regulations.
- Reporting and Analysis: Track production metrics, prepare reports, and analyze data to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with design, engineering, and sales teams to align production with product development and customer needs.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience considered.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
- Technical Skills: Strong understanding of stamping operations and metal forming processes. Proficiency in lean manufacturing methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean Certification preferred).
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Problem-Solving: Analytical mindset with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
- Software Proficiency: Familiarity with ERP systems, production planning software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to work on the shop floor, including standing for extended periods and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in the consumer goods manufacturing industry.
- Knowledge of CNC machining, or other metalworking processes.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Health, dental, vision insurance and 401K
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth within a family-owned business.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Clarksville, TN 37042 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Clarksville, TN 37042: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person