What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Hubbell Incorporated?
Job Overview
The Production Supervisor is responsible for the safe and efficient operations of CNC Mills, Lathes and Assembly in the facility, in addition the Production Supervisor will communicate performance expectations to hourly Union employees, monitor production demands, supervise machine, assembly productivity and quality, and manage personnel daily. The Production Supervisor will report to the Assembly Manager.
A Day In The Life
- Monitors production progress, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to maintain efficiency.
- Conducts regular quality checks on machined and assembled parts to ensure compliance with specifications and industry standards.
- Troubleshoots CNC machine issues
- Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
- Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties.
- Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.
- Verifies machined parts and assemblies conform to specifications as required.
- Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
- Recommends and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product. Eliminates waste and develops cost reductions through tooling modifications, planned maintenance, etc.
- Suggests changes and works with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering and Health, Environmental and Safety to improve working conditions, productivity, efficiency, quality and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department or work crew.
- Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include interviewing, and training employees; assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Ensures hourly workforce is flexible and properly trained
- Coordinates flow of work within and between departments of the manufacturing plant to drive on-time delivery to customers.
- Verifies Production Order packets are correct, and drawings are included.
- Responds to Customer Service on lead time requests, expedite requests, and direct shipping requests.
- Resolves Production Order variances and cost of goods issue (COGI) errors.
- Drafts new Work Instructions, as applicable.
- Effectively collaborates with difficult personalities to overcome obstacles and implement change.
- Communicates with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, etc. as needed to resolve problems on specific Production Orders and address bigger picture issues on output and delivery.
- Actively participates in Production Control meetings & communicates within the department to share pertinent information and set goals.
- Maintains a positive relationship with the Union to align business needs and requirements Promote positive employee relations and interdepartmental communication and collaboration
What will help you thrive in this role?
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 3 years or more supervision experience.
- Proficient in CNC programming languages (e.g., G-code, M-code) to create and edit CNC programs. Siemens and Fanuc controller knowledge is a plus.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of CNC machining processes, including milling and turning.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communications skills.
- Computer Skills: Must have strong Microsoft Office, e-mail and other PC application skills, Power BI is a plus.
- Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; focuses on identifying root causes to create solutions in a timely and decisive manner; reconciles conflicting and/or incomplete information to develop solutions. Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- ERP/MRP experience required, SAP experience is a plus
- Lean experience preferred.
- Experience working within an ISO 9001:2015 QMS.
- Ability to analyze current processes and pro-actively make improvements on a day-to-day basis in addition to collaborating on larger changes within the plant.
- Demonstrated examples working with multiple people, teams, and departments to determine and implement process improvements.