Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Value Vinyl Windows & Doors, Inc., a leading Windows & Doors manufacturer in the Southern California area is currently hiring a Manufacturing Production Supervisor in Duarte, CA.

Summary:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the production personnel under his/her direct supervision and to ensure that the production process runs smoothly, meeting production output goals, producing excellent quality products and always maintaining a safe work environment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Supervise, organize, and coordinate the plant team and activities throughout the manufacturing process to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
• Oversee and conduct new and existing employee training in the areas of production and quality control to maintain and improve their skills and knowledge.
• Ensure all production processes are carried out in accordance with work instructions and BOM’s.
• Communicate with employees, other supervisors, manager(s) or department head(s) issues regarding performance, company policies/procedures, material needs, equipment issues or ERP related issues.
• Serve as the first point on contact in resolving production. Maintain an efficient and orderly workflow as well as a clean plant.
• Ensure on-time delivery of all products to customers.
• Create and maintain a plant environment that promotes safety and an open-door policy.
• Improve efficiencies and assist the Production Manager in implementing staffing strategies.
• Adhere to safety regulations; monitor and report concerning behaviors; perform safety investigations for work related injuries and safety concerns.
• Monitor production output of employees (i.e., CIM station data) and attendance, overtime and/or miss-punches to address issues accordingly.
• Ensure equipment and machinery are properly maintained and serviced and report any maintenance issues promptly by submitting a Maintenance Request through CMMS.
• Ensure finished products comply with company standards and provide guidance and assistance for correcting items with quality concerns.
• Communicate with production employees when they are required to work overtime, work on the weekends and/or when they need to move to a different work area when required based on production demand or needs.
• Participate in the recruiting, staffing, termination, time-card management, performance evaluation and employee development activities for the plant in alignment with company’s established SOP’s.
• Promote positive teamwork environment and ensure employees have a productive mindset.
• Must become familiar with all assembly and machine operations functions of the entire production floor and assist the production manager in developing work instructions to train new and existing employees.
• Responsible for the daily opening and closing of the facility and to follow plant closing procedures when closing for the weekend.
• Be familiar with certification standards (i.e. AAMA/NFRC) and perform internal required quality check and testing and document the results.
• Be familiar with BOM’s, design drawings and equipment manuals.
• Be familiar with the responsibility of the production manager and work towards developing the skills required to fulfill the production manager’s role in his/her absence and for succession planning purposes.
• Other duties or special projects as need arises.

Experience Requirements:

• 2 plus years of experience in a supervisory role in the manufacturing industry.
• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively with employees, customers, and vendors.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Numerical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software
• Effective communication skills, written and verbal.
• Prior experience in the window and door industry a definite plus.
• Experience in ERP systems a plus (Oracle, SAP, etc.).

Training & Education:

• High School diploma or GED required, Associates’ degree or a combination of education and work experience plus. Bachelor’s degree a definite plus.
• Bilingual (English/Chinese or English/Spanish) a plus.
• Certification in OSHA Standards a plus.
• Certification in Six-sigma or Lean Manufacturing a plus.

Additional Information:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid time Off (PTO)
• Company Paid Holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Bonus Incentive Plan
• Employee Discount to company products

Value Vinyl Windows & Doors is a Drug Free workplace and EEO employer committed to employing a diverse workforce.

You are welcome to visit our website: www.valuewds.com