POSITION SUMMARY:
The Production Supervisor is responsible for the overall production operations. This position ensures production remains a smooth and efficient process by monitoring employees and organizing workflows. Responsible for first-line direction of non-exempt employees involved in production, printing, finishing, and other line operations. Reviews production schedules, material and manpower resources. The Production Supervisor provides direction to team members (technicians and operators) to ensure the operations are conducted safely, timely and efficiently. The position will ensure operations are maximized to deliver all production objectives, sustain quality and attain output requirements. The position will assist in establishing and modifying the operational methods and processes by recommending changes or maintenance. The position will assist with maintaining a variety of reports and records, production documentation, information related to operation scheduling and performance.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Hands-on supervisory position in which an individual is expected to provide assistance to the Production Manager as well as acting as a technical subject matter expert for the line operations; direct job assignments and provide technical hands-on leadership to the production staff
- Demonstrates leadership in driving a safety culture through safe work practices and operator engagement
- Develop excellent, collaborative working relationships with Operations, Customer Service, Engineering, Reliability, Quality Assurance, Production Planning & Scheduling, & other support groups
- Develops a team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals
- Tracks key performance indicators/costs, anticipating and correcting trends that would compromise the achievement of financial targets
- Directly operate or supervise the operation of the whole production line, lead all staff in the shift
- Monitor and maintain proper safety requirements in the shift to ensure the safety of the staff
- Monitor and maintain the quality to ensure the products meet the required standards
- Achieve operating performance targets and improvements including cost reductions, reduced cycle times and reduced lead times.
- Oversees and ensures facility equipment reliability to minimize downtime
- Coaches operators through the problem-solving process to identify problem areas and solve them, including manufacturing processes, reducing setup time, equipment problems and reducing scrap
- Monitoring manufacturing of customer orders for timely shipment and workforce capacity analysis
- Continually identifies and implements short and long-term cost savings opportunities, in production operations that do not compromise quality
- Convey a professional attitude towards other employees while recognizing the responsibility to meet production schedules
- Ability to work in a team environment, record data in a computer system, communicate with multiple departments, and complete work orders and preventative maintenance on equipment indoors and outdoors
- Participate in the safety programs and/or committees; follow all site safety policies, company policies and procedures work safely and wear appropriate PPE
- Effectively communicating and engaging with other functional groups at all levels from craft persons and operators to plant leadership
- Provides overall management of the production operations team ensuring overall safe performance of machining and personnel operations while sustaining quality of product and timely distribution
- Responsible for monitoring the daily production of all employees on assigned shift
- Trains operators on procedures, methods, problem-solving, prints, programming, quality requirements, team methods and safety
- Educates operators in the safety requirements of their department and plant
- Works with operators on quality assurance, including quality requirements and procedures for the department and plant, as well as monitoring quality
- Manage and lead the team, ensuring adequate staffing levels, managing holiday allowances, recruitment, training, development, appraisal, attendance, disciplinary issues and daily supervision to maximize efficient productivity
- Motivate and coach the team to operational success
- Assess employee performance; provide positive and constructive feedback; provide conflict resolution; complete annual performance review process; address performance issues with corrective actions in performance improvement plans or through disciplinary actions; monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems
- Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviors expected of them
- Review, implement and update company records e.g. training matrices, performance reviews, risk assessments
- Lead the team in new product and process introduction
- Provide scheduling details, any needed instructional guidance of job assignments, correct procedures and applicable techniques to perform specific skills; ensure accuracy and completion
- Commit to ensuring the health/wellness of our employees and product
- Ensure the jobs/operations are completed safely to protect employees and to ensure the sustainability of company equipment/machinery
- Ensure the security of the workforce and sustain any client confidentiality requests
- Deliver timely and efficiently without hindering quality of services and work to ensure the team’s success in meeting our client delivery schedules
- Team-centered to perform your job successfully while identifying ways to help others be successful too; willingness to learn; works at a fast pace, actively pursues tasks or direction; willing to work extended hours and adapt to changing work schedules as well as assignments; determines what work needs to be done without instruction; takes action to complete additional work that is beneficial to the team without being instructed
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Preferred – A Bachelors degree or the equivalent experience, defined as greater than 6 years of experience in a technical manufacturing continuous improvement environment, along with a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to succeed in an ambiguous environment
- Ability to deliver critical performance feedback and hold employees accountable to business objectives
GENERAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
- Good level of assertiveness to challenge and support the team
- Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems, Lab equipment and Control Plans
- Working knowledge & understanding of engine and equipment technical manuals, as well as, knowledge and understanding of typical engine instrumentation and control systems
- Demonstrated ability of budgeting and cost control
- Strong organizational skills and proven ability to maintain accurate, detailed records that will be audited periodically; Ability to work on multiple projects at once with tight deadlines
- Must be able to identify and execute improvement opportunities through both process improvements and system improvements
- Must be a self-starter and have the desire and ability to take ownership and responsibility with little direction
- Ability to be pragmatic in decision making; requires high integrity
- Ability to work with employees from many different cultures and backgrounds
- Preference will be given to qualified local candidates
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with others, friendly and personable
SOFTWARE/COMPUTER SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:General knowledge of basic hardware and software and uses of a variety of different computer operating systems such as Microsoft Office Work, Excel, Outlook, Google Workspace, and web-site software
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Management maintains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
ENVIRONMENTAL & PHYSICAL FACTORS: The physical demands and work environment described below represent the activities and surroundings of the position(s). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Works primarily in a warehouse/manufacturing facility. Daily contact with other departmental personnel. Occasionally works in all weather conditions, extreme temperatures, around chemicals and chemical fumes/emissions, dusty & clean environments. Frequently works with electrical and mechanical hazards. When working with surplus and scrap materials, will frequently be required to work outside and/or in an unaired conditioned warehouse. Continuous use of vision, hearing and speech. Frequent sitting, standing, walking and occasional bending. Will lift, carry, pull/push, and reach for supplies and on occasion lifting (up to 50 lbs.) while performing various aspects of the job; Will need to climb stairs, climb ladders, lift and move objects, requires manual dexterity and repetitive use of keyboard/computer devices/power tools/machining equipment; Wear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Production management: 3 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Fremont, OH 43420 (Required)
Work Location: In person
