Summary Description of Position

This position will report to the Production Manager and will coordinate production activities in order to achieve operational goals.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

• Post-secondary education, bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2-4 Years progressive years in operations as a Production Supervisor
• Background with manufacturing methods, work flow, standard work, process improvement, and quality control.
• Strong leadership skills and management experience.
• Working knowledge and understanding of production and inventory control systems
• Strong mathematical skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Must be a good communicator both written and verbal
• Must be able to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Lean Manufacturing Experience / Training

Major Responsibility Areas and Duties

• Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed and plant operates in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Coordinate all production control & operations planning and sequencing.
• Oversee the production process and manage the production schedule.
• Prepare and maintain production reports and personnel records.
• Develop, motivate, and manage team demonstrating cooperation, teamwork and a positive attitude toward company goals and objectives.
• Implement innovative programs to foster employee morale.
• Oversee capacity management for the facility by ensuring production schedules are achieved and make adjustments based on availability of equipment, materials, and manning.
• Champions the GEMBA process and reviews performance levels of the production teams in the areas of safety, scrap, quality, cost and efficiency. Initiates corrective action to maintain performance to goals.
• Drives continuous improvement throughout the plant; leads mentors, and empowers production teams to seek out solutions to business issues.
• Creates and implements visual shop floor controls including low inventory signals, replenishment methods and strategic inventory queues.
• Effectively implements production plans and performance criteria and records KPI performance for continuous improvement.
• Trains production teams to utilize lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Apply problem solving skills to analyze root cause and implement countermeasures.
• Continuously improves production by implementing lean manufacturing concepts, techniques, and processes.
• Works between production and material service personnel to enhance line fill/deliver metrics and service to customers.
• Addresses personnel issues with the assistance of Human Resources including, but not limited to, attendance, time reporting, vacation scheduling, team member evaluation, training, modified duty assignments, and discipline.
• Fosters a collaborative, self-directed work environment for plant personnel.

Additional Duties

• Additional duties as assigned

Approved by: ___________________

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $21.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person