COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Founded in 1953 Avtron has a long history of manufacturing market leading power test solutions. Now with a global footprint and sales into some of the largest industrial projects, Avtron will continue to push the envelope of what’s possible in the electrical test environment. Avtron Power Solutions manufacture and distribute market leading load bank solutions for mission critical applications. We have the largest portfolio in the industry and can meet the highest load testing standards with our intelligent SIGMA load bank control system.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Coordinate the work teams' activities to see that goals are achieved. Direct, supervise, and coordinate production in assigned area. Through assignment of duties and personal skills, assure timely and efficient fulfillment of the areas responsibilities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Functions:
- Plan, supervise, direct and engage in daily production operations, and anticipate production problems, (i.e., material shortages, equipment malfunctions, rush orders, etc.) such that loss of work hours is minimized and production and quality objectives are achieved.
- Utilize skills, work hours, materials and work flow to achieve production and quality objectives; exchange timely information with other supervisors on interdepartmental product flow and work force needs.
- Manage on-time delivery performance of work cells to the dispatch list
- Instruct, train, orient, motivate and otherwise assist employees so that production and quality objectives are achieved. Participate in the selection/interview process to fill hourly positions and appraise employee performance. Recommend promotions, transfers and work assignments.
- Provide information /assist managers, research and development, and/or mechanics in their efforts to diagnose tooling and equipment malfunctions; initiate efforts aimed at affecting cost reductions, work simplification or improvements in methods or equipment.
- Supervise departmental safety and housekeeping practices and maintain a constant alert for hazardous conditions; respond to employee injuries by administering first aid, issuing medical authorization forms, investigating accident causes and recommending means to prevent accident reoccurrence.
- Keep employees informed of the company rules and regulations, and production and quality expectations. Issue warnings and other approved disciplinary measures when necessary.
- Encourage employee communication and endorse an open door policy.
- Maintain professionalism and stay abreast of new developments through publications, vendors and in-house management training.
- Coach employees to achieve desired output for safety, quality, schedules and cost.
- Train employees to enable them to increase their involvement and self-direction
- Fosters an environment that focuses on our 5 core metrics: quality, cost, delivery, safety, and relationships
Additional Responsibilities:
- Process improvements
- Equipment management
- Strategic planning
- Coordinates/Cooperates with shop floor supervision to ensure resources are allocated to meet total factory load and company objectives.
- Builds relationships and mentors direct reports
- Works with Engineering, Quality, Test, and Manufacturing to effectively and collaboratively resolve any product issues that arise.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must possess the ability to work in a fast paced, teamwork environment
- Must have a strong sense of urgency
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
- Must possess strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Must possess strong teamwork and team building skills
- Superior time management and the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
- The ideal candidate will be a high-energy, hands-on individual that is able to multi-task and work with little to minimal supervision.
EDUCATION AND SKILLS:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree; or four to ten years related experience supervising in a manufacturing environment
- Proven success in the implementation of Lean Manufacturing processes and procedures
Skills
- Must be detail oriented
- Must possess strong communication skills with all levels with company
- Must have a working knowledge of business fundamentals
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COMPUTER SKILLS:
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications is required
- Proficiency with MRP systems / JDE experience is a definite plus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 6% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
- Cleveland, OH 44125: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
