What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Production Lead position at Maverick Tech?
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Production Supervisor to lead and motivate shift employees, ensuring smooth daily operations and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. In this role, you will champion safety protocols, drive quality assurance, and collaborate across departments to achieve production goals. Your expertise in leadership and manufacturing processes will be crucial in optimizing performance and maintaining a productive work environment.
Responsibilities- Lead, mentor, and evaluate shift employees, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement to maximize team performance.
- Enforce rigorous safety standards through regular audits, comprehensive incident reporting, and thorough investigations of near misses to maintain a safe working environment.
- Uphold stringent quality specifications and ensure adherence to established procedures to guarantee product excellence.
- Provide comprehensive training to team members on company procedures, emphasizing safety, quality, and production targets to enhance overall efficiency.
- Collaborate with HR on payroll, personnel matters, and staffing needs, and partner with peers to communicate critical shift updates for seamless transitions.
- Manage shift operations to achieve production targets and minimize scrap, optimizing resource utilization and reducing waste.
- Diagnose and resolve process, equipment, and material issues in partnership with support teams, implementing effective solutions to maintain operational flow.
Required Skills
- Minimum of 5 years of experience supervising production, ideally within a unionized manufacturing setting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with a strong aptitude for learning new software systems.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive relationships with employees, management, and peers.
- Physical capability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs and regularly move throughout the facility.
Preferred Skills
- Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
- Six Sigma Certification is highly desirable.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.