Supervisor, Manufacturing - Shift TBD

Supervisor, Manufacturing

Shift TBD: 2nd Shift, Mon-Fri, 1:00pm or 2:00pm - 9:15pm or 10:15pm OT OR Weekend 1st, Fri-Sun/Sat-Mon, 4:45am - 5:15pm

SIG SAUER, Inc.    is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training.  For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision.  Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens.  Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy.  Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER employs people across various U.S. locations, and global facilities across multiple regions.  SIG SAUER is certified a Great Place to Work™.  For more information about the company and product line visit: www.sigsauer.com.

Position Summary: The Supervisor, Manufacturing is responsible for leading, coaching and managing a team who set up and operate a variety of machines to manufacture parts or products. They are responsible for ensuring that manufacturing operations run smoothly, efficiently and in accordance with safety and quality standards. The Supervisor, Manufacturing positions requires 3 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment, with 1 year of experience in leading a team. They work with moderate independence in a team environment, collaborating with Facilities, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Research & Development.

FLSA: Exempt

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise 30 direct employees including Operators, Manufacturing Technicians, and Team Leads.
• Oversee daily production operations to ensure safety, quality and productivity standards are met.
• Maintain upstream and downstream communications to ensure effective shift operation and team shift transition.
• Coordinate resources, equipment, and schedules to meet production goals and customer demand.
• Collect and analyze production data to facilitate fact-based management.
• Prepare production reports on output, scrap rates, downtime, and safety incidents.
• Communicate production status, challenges, and improvements to management.
• Ensure machinery and equipment are maintained and functioning properly, and escalate issues to the correct teams.
• Facilitate and participate in necessary training of Manufacturing team members.
• Review timekeeping system to ensure accurate reporting of hours worked, overtime, and time-off requests.
• Ensure that all hours are processed accurately and on-time to ensure proper payroll processing. Review payroll detail reports and make corrections in compliance with company policies.
• Collaborate with HR to address employment needs, resolve employee relations concerns, and coordinate necessary assistance.
• Improve safety awareness by conducting safety inspections and audits, participating in incident investigations, and assisting in leading safety training.
• Apply corrective actions to address recurring safety issues within your team and implement improvements based on investigation findings.
• Increase team accountability for maintaining a safe work environment, with the goal of no recordable injuries sustained.
• Interview, select, and train new team members.
• Develop team members through training, growth plans, and opportunities for advancement.
• Address employee concerns in an efficient and fair manner, issuing disciplinary action when deemed appropriate.
• Provide clear and consistent feedback to all employees in a timely manner, documenting performance, and recognizing and rewarding employees for striving for excellence.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to employees. Communicate with employees regarding career progression and through these discussions identify opportunities to develop future leaders of the organization.
• Maintain communication between employees and leadership to ensure procedures and policies are well understood.
• Flexibility to work additional hours to meet required production demands.
• Engage in and actively volunteer for Continuous Improvement projects/tasks.
• Communicate effectively to leadership regarding problems and propose corrective action. Lead teams to define the problem, collect the data, identify root cause, and implement solutions for internal and external quality failures.
• Participate in 5S Workplace organizational activities and maintain the area in good working order through sustainment activities.
• Must follow all required Safety and ISO procedures.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education/Experience & Skills:

• High School diploma or equivalent required, and 3 years of related experience required working in a manufacturing environment, with 1 year of experience in leading a team.
• Direct ammunition manufacturing experience preferred.
• Understanding of GD&T and inspection practices.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts using all units of measure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, and the ability to compile and present data in visual formats.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to resolving production challenges.
• Ability to present complex ideas in simple terms. Communicate about issues and concerns on the floor. Possess good listening skills.
• Excellent organization, communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build a positive team environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with internal teams across shifts.
• Ability to coach, train, and develop employees to meet performance expectations.
• Able to overcome obstacles by taking initiative, generating innovative solutions, and approaching challenges with an outside-the-box mindset.
• Ability to effectively delegate tasks and influence others to complete work efficiently.
• Must be able to clearly, concisely, and accurately convey ideas and information to others, both verbally and in written form.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate, lead and develop the team.

Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer using a keyboard and mouse performing repetitive tasks.
• Ability to open file cabinets, reach with hands and arms, bend, and twist, lift and move files.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
• Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. Security Mandates.

SIG SAUER, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.