Production Supervisor

Purpose:

The Production Supervisor will coordinate production department activities and special projects.  She/he will supervise their team in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned as needed):

• Maintain adherence to all safety guidelines.  Review safety performance and provide corrective actions as appropriate.  
• Assure that the department established Procedures/Work Instructions/ and documents are properly completed and maintained.  
• Continuously review our Quality performance and provide lessons-learned with Team Members to promote a good quality mind-set.
• Accomplish 100% on-time delivery through effective daily and weekly production requirements planning.        Work closely with Production Control Scheduler to ensure proper planning and prioritizing.
• Achieve daily production needs by coordinating resources and prioritizing tasks.  This is to be accomplished with the best utilization of manpower to minimize man-hours per unit and minimize overtime.
• Foster a proper working environment through fair, consistent, and respectful treatment of employees; also guiding and expecting same actions from Team Leader position.  Resolve employee relation issues through effective remediation techniques.  Utilize Human Resources team and/or Manufacturing/Plant Manager to assist in solving unresolved work-related issues.
• Conduct various skills assessments and performance evaluations for assigned employees.  Establish employee goals.
• Develop/strengthen Production team through proper training, coaching, and guidance.
• Train employees on Procedures, Methods, Quality Requirements, Safety, etc.
• Provide leadership to team:
  • Work to develop positive attitude on shop floor.
  • Work to foster a culture of ownership, passion, and a sense of urgency on shop floor.
  • Instill mindset of teamwork and cooperation among team members and other departments.
  • Lead by example.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a Manufacturing environment.
• Previous leadership experience (i.e. Team Leader); supervisory experience preferred.
• Able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds regularly.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to drive 5S and housekeeping activities to maintain excellence.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Strong organizational skills to manage scheduling, training, vacations, overtime and coverage for absenteeism.
• Ability to ensure Team Member participation in continual improvement and cost reduction activities.
• Proficiency in monitoring daily performance metrics, resource needs, and time/attendance accuracy.

Legal Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age due to federal labor law requirements.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Supervisory Responsibility: Yes. The Production Supervisor directly supervises production Team Members and may be cross-trained to support other supervisory areas as needed.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment focused on automotive parts assembly.  
• Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including gloves, safety glasses and safety shoes is required when on the production floor.
• Shift work, including overtime and weekends, may be required based on production needs.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods while overseeing production activities. 
• Frequent movement throughout the manufacturing facility, including climbing stairs, bending, stooping and reaching.
• Capability to occasionally lift, carry, or move materials and objects up to 30 pounts.
• Visual acuity to read documents, observe product quality, and monitor equipment operation.
• Sufficient manual dexterity and coordination to use standard office and production-related tools (computers, handheld devices, radios, etc.)        

Remote Work: Not applicable – onsite role.

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Competitive Salary commensurate with experience. 
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and other leave programs
• Professional development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: HL Mando is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability status.