What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at US Modules?
Production Shift Supervisor
The Production Shift Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of dedicated production personnel in the safe and efficient production of high quality solar modules at our College Station factory. This role requires an individual who can work independently in a methodical environment using their strong leadership and technical skills to drive consistent operation of a high volume automated manufacturing line in a safe manner. With a focus on continuous improvement processes, the Production shift supervisors will work to continually develop their team and drive quality and safety improvements.
Responsibilities
- Supervises, coordinates and lead a team of production shift personnel to safely achieve the production targets
- Monitors production operations and responds to hourly and daily product and process concerns
- Collaborates with various teams in the troubleshooting of technical problems
- Ensures employees are trained and qualified on production processes prior to working on line
- Provides leadership by instilling team goals and objectives while fostering positive staff relationships
- Coordinates with other departments on projects, targets and issues to achieve company goals
- Maintain accurate production records and communicates results and issues to shift staff, support teams and management.
- Implements and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures to establish a positive environment
- Establish and maintain work standards for product costing and productivity to meet targets.
- Drive continuous improvement activities through LEAN manufacturing principles to improve overall efficiency and eliminate various forms of waste in production.
- Implement and enforce strict safety guidelines and company standards that drive a safe, constructive environment that focuses on quality and efficiency
- Communicate established goals for performance s in ways that comply with company’s plans and vision.
- Organize workflow and ensure that employees understand and are trained on their duties or delegated tasks
- Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching through regular reviews.
- Completes other duties and projects as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor degree
- Demonstrated related production supervisor experience of 5-8 years in a high-volume environment
- Experience with applications of Lean Manufacturing philosophies.
- Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization
- Able to work on assigned shift schedule
- Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, confidentially, diplomatically, and professionally always.
- Excellent time and project management skills
- Attention to detail in all areas of work
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a strong knowledge of Quality control practices.
- Ability to learn a variety of job requirements, work in a fast paced environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
- Good knowledge of MS Office, and ERP systems
- Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
- Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs., work in a manufacturing environment, full-time onsite.
We offer a competitive salary, robust benefits, paid time off and growth opportunities.