PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

TITLE:                              Production Supervisor

REPORTS TO:              Plant Manager

Required Education and Experience:

• High School diploma with vocational or trade school training.
• Bachelors in a business or engineering discipline are preferred.
• Plastics Technology training, Scientific Molding principles, or RJG Master Molding certifications are highly desired.
• Minimum five (5) years of supervisory experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, preferably injection molding.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and communication skills.  Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly desired.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts, 5S, and SMED.
• Working knowledge of production planning.
• Working knowledge of engineering resins including polypropylene, nylons (filled/unfilled), PVC, PC/ABS, POM’s, etc.
• Working knowledge of quality systems and procedures based on IATF-16949 standards.
• Strong interpersonal and team leadership skills.
• Computer skills required (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be detail-oriented and able to follow verbal/written instructions and procedures.
• Perform problem-solving to develop corrective actions for customer issues.
• Effective conflict resolution techniques and abilities.

Physical Demands:

• May engage in frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing, and pulling of parts and containers.
• May be required to lift up to 55 lbs. occasionally during scheduled shift.
• May be required to stand and walk for prolonged hours.
• Able to kneel, climb as required.
• Able to use both hands to squeeze and clench as needed on the job.

Responsibilities: 

• Maintain adequate staff levels, orienting and training associates on specific operations.
• Plans manpower assignments and schedules in support of workload.
• Coordinates workflow with Planning and Customer Service teams.
• Identify raw material needs including regrind requirements and coordinate with the supply warehouse to ensure adequate supply is available.
• Develop and manage plans to limit scrap and rework.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by coaching, educating and directing personnel on the use of all PPE and equipment.
• Accomplish operations results by communicating job expectations to shop floor associates and conducting necessary training.
• Works & coaches shift associates to promote a lean culture using tools such as 5S & SMED.
• Generates accurate shift reports and inputs these into the IQ system on a timely basis.
• Monitors accuracy of IQ Real Time Screen.
• Issues timely work orders for repair and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Reads and maintains a working knowledge of Quality Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Communicate with management and incoming shift supervisor on the status of all jobs/machines during daily production meetings.