Supervisor - HDS

Job Summary

Assist Work Center Manager in leading/managing/and directing all manufacturing/production processes for the department.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure all safety guidelines are being met to ensure a safe work environment.
• Effectively and efficiently manage the production of the required daily/weekly targets in line with customer specifications, meeting quality and delivery expectations, minimizing costs where possible and ensure the required best practices are always maintained.
• Develop and implement plans and schedules necessary to meet goals and objectives.
• Manage company assets to support completion of production schedules.
• Drive process improvements on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by appropriate data analysis.
• Recommend changes to improve quality, lower overall costs, increase profitability and improve customer services.
• Establish and maintain sound employee relations and morale.
• Communicate with other departments regarding throughput of stock to ensure production targets are met.
• Communicate with other departments to ensure supervisor coverage during times of vacation, illness, etc.
• Remove waste and constraints from the production process to improve efficiency and enhance productivity.
• Evaluate the performance of the associates.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Seek and facilitate improvements and enhancements from the team.

Required Experience

• Three to five years of manufacturing management experience preferred. 
• Knowledge of basic computer functions.
• Proficient with the inventory management system used by HDS.
• Must exhibit excellent communication skills.     
• Proven ability to lead/work in a team environment.
• Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a high degree of dependability and integrity.

Required Safety Equipment

• Steel toe or equivalent as required by HDS.
• Any other safety requirements as defined by the EHS manager.  

Educational skills required

• Minimum high school diploma or GED preferred.
• College degree not required.

Training required

• Any training as defined by the HR department.
• Any specialized training identified by HR or Director of Operations.

Physical Job Requirements – ALL jobs

• Must be able to sit, reach above shoulders, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs. on a consistent basis.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed, 10-hour or 12-hour shifts.
• Must be able to stand 10-12 hours daily. 
• Must have physical dexterity.