Production Supervisor

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for daily equipment production or parylene coating and all associated maintenance.  Supervises work force to ensure work is done safely, on-time and in a cost-effective way, while meeting the highest quality standards.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Performs a variety of personnel functions with team members in span of control.  This includes activities such as: Interviewing, recommending for hire, orienting, directing, rewarding, disciplining, developing performance plans, coaching, training, developing, appraising performance, and recommending for dismissal.

·       Communicates regularly with team members to inform, answer questions, provide direction and plan activities to meet production requirements. 

·       Assures that team members meet requirements of the position and are adequately trained to perform assigned functions.

·       Coordinates / or has input into the creation of a production schedule and ship dates to meet customer requirements.

·       Uses all resources appropriately to meet established goals. Responsible for maintenance of WIP inventory.

·       Assures that established quality levels are met or exceeded.  Participates actively in creating and implementing any needed corrective actions. 

·       Develops necessary reports, log sheets, and other documents.  Assures that these reports are accurate and available in a timely manner.

·       Schedules overtime, vacations, etc. for all direct reports.  Approves time punches for payroll each pay period.  Monitors attendance for direct reports.

·       Actively supports SCS Company policies and assures that team members abide by such policies.  Administers corrective actions as needed.

·       Interacts closely with Sales, Marketing, Quality, Customer Service, Purchasing and Engineering to support customer focus and efficient operations. 

·       Ensures that manufacturing costs are controlled and budget is adhered to.

·       Collaborates with OpEx, Engineering and other personnel to implement cost reduction ideas and process improvement initiatives.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       May perform light troubleshooting of equipment and ensures that all repairs are completed.

·       May be responsible for the proper disposal of waste chemicals by an outside vendor.  May maintain log of hazardous materials shipped and received. 

·       Will address employee inquiries and complaints, and will resolve problems by using appropriate resources/other departments to achieve results/answers.

·       Supports and adheres to plant and corporate safety policies.

·       May assist in other areas or perform other duties as required by fluctuating business needs.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required; some post high school education is preferred.  Two or more years of supervision or lead experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting.  Exposure to or training in Lean Manufacturing or Operational Excellence is desired.

BASIC SKILLS:

·       Possesses well-developed communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

·       Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and work instructions. 

·       Ability to effectively present information to and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, and/or customers.  

·       This position requires proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (MSWord, MSExcel, and MSPowerPoint). 

·       Ability to manage people, resources and multiple priorities. 

·       Strong ability to make decisions quickly, rapidly analyze the downstream impact of such decisions, and know when to seek advice/guidance from others.

·       Ability to give and follow verbal and written instructions.

·       Ability to lead, motivate and develop personnel.