Production Supervisor

Description

Position Summary

This role is responsible for participating in and overseeing the daily manufacturing operations to ensure that customer demands are met while fostering improvements in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, and standardization. Utilizing LEAN methodologies and Daily Visual Management, the role aims to continually optimize production processes, reduce waste, and improve efficiency, all while maintaining a focus on safety and quality standards. This will be a leadership/team member role, requiring approximately 50% production time on the bench. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Key Responsibilities:

· On-Time Delivery of Product Lines:

o Ensure established product lines are delivered on time, with a focus on meeting deadlines and maintaining production efficiency.

· Production Scheduling and Prioritization:

o Develop and manage manufacturing production schedules, setting priorities based on demand and production capacity.

o Monitor labor capacity and schedule shifts accordingly to ensure smooth operations.

· Cross-Functional Collaboration:

o Work with department managers across various functions (e.g., quality control, supply chain, engineering) to maximize productivity.

o Identify and address bottlenecks, especially in environments with low volume but high product mix, to optimize production flow.

· Quality Control:

o Ensure that all production staff follow established workmanship quality standards and work instructions, producing high-quality products.

· Problem Solving and Troubleshooting:

o Actively resolve production issues, troubleshoot on the shop floor, and implement corrective actions to ensure process controls are effective.

· Team Leadership and Development:

o Lead, coach, and develop team members to help them reach their full potential.

o Foster a positive and supportive work environment that promotes continuous improvement.

· Supervisory Functions:

o Handle first-line supervisory duties, such as assigning tasks, approving time and attendance, and providing performance feedback.

· Material Management:

o Work closely with the supply chain team to mitigate material shortages and avoid delays in job orders that could impact production schedules.

· Identifying Workflow Improvements:

o Identify potential gaps, bottlenecks, or inefficiencies in the production process.

o Work with extended operations teams to ensure smooth, coordinated workflow and support continuous improvement initiatives.

· Additional Duties:

o Take on any other tasks assigned by management, demonstrating flexibility in fulfilling various needs within the manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Key Qualifications & Experience:

· Cross-Functional Team Player:

o Must be able to collaborate effectively with various teams and departments within the company, demonstrating strong partnership skills across functional areas.

· Integration of New Product Lines:

o Experience in integrating new product lines, including expertise in flow/line layout design, is an asset.

· Lean Manufacturing Knowledge:

o Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and experience with Kaizen events aimed at improving productivity and efficiency is desirable.

· Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing Experience:

o Experience in planning and problem-solving within an electro-mechanical manufacturing environment is highly preferred.

· ERP/MRP System Experience:

o At least 5 years of experience using an ERP/MRP system in a job shop work environment is required.

o Familiarity with ERP systems is beneficial for efficient production and operations management.

· Supervisory/Leadership Experience:

o A minimum of 5 years in a supervisory or leadership role within a low-volume, high-mix electro-mechanical manufacturing environment is essential.

· Communication & Computer Skills:

o Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.

o Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) is essential for day-to-day tasks and reporting.

· Knowledge of Electrical-Mechanical Assembly Techniques:

o Knowledge of electrical-mechanical assembly techniques, such as wiring control cabinets, working with logical controllers, etc., is advantageous.

· Engineering Background:

o A background in engineering is highly desirable and will be a strong plus for the role, especially in problem-solving and process improvements.