What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Supervisor position at Natural Gas Solutions North America LLC?
Role Summary/Purpose
In this role, you will lead the production associates for a $60mm/year, 350,000 sq.ft. manufacturing facility. Heading up a team of hourly employees, you will develop and implement processes/procedures that drive improvement in critical Supply Chain objectives of EHS, On Time Delivery, Productivity and Quality. This role will also accelerate and support cultural change efforts that will develop/improve team performance.
Essential Responsibilities
- Motivate team(s) to achieve goals in asset utilization, process and manufacturing loss improvement, delivered quality, delivery, and cost reduction
- Learn and employ Lean Manufacturing concepts in area of responsibility
- Partner with procurement and planning in forward looking material reviews that anticipate and resolve material shortages
- Responsible to effectively communicate and enforce company goals, policies, and procedures
- Technical support & production troubleshooting and coordination of manufacturing releases
- Drive and influence change and build a high performing team
- Ability to learn and master software tools
- Administer and approve time and attendance for all employees in assigned work area
- Lead development and deliverer of synergy projects between both shifts
- Determine manpower needs to meet facility measurement and budget goals, i.e. Scrap
- Assist workers with questions they may have regarding machine or material
- Analyze and resolve work problems, or assist team members in resolving work problems
- Read and understand customer specs and work instructions
- Practice safe work habits to ensure an injury free environment
- Train personnel in the proper methods and procedures
- Ensure, identify and sustain all training records to the correct and accurately maintained
- Lead and instruct on best manufacturing practices
Desired Characteristics
- Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
- Knowledge of systems operations, data entry, processing and output
- Strong analytical and reporting skills
- Strong planning / program management skills with forecasting capabilities
- Ability to handle multiple simultaneous projects
- Ability to build and lead a team through change
- Ability to plan, communicate and execute effectively
- Ability to work with all levels of the organization, displaying strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Ability to identify and implement process improvements and best practices
- Strong problem solving, quantitative, and analytical skills
- Exposure to and experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles
- Knowledge of fabrication and forming processes
- Press and Die experience a plus
Qualifications / Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in manufacturing)
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Ability and willingness to work overtime, weekends and holidays, as required
Salary : $60