SUMMARY
The Production Supervisor is responsible for the safe manufacture of company products which may represent a broad diversity of manufacturing processes. Accountable for running an operation in a safe, timely, quality, cost efficient, and productive manner. Achieve department measurements on a daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis. Individual may supervise multiple functions and/or shifts typically through shift/department leads. This position will be responsible for the Front-End Operations, including the Invest, Foundry, and Pre-Finish Departments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsible for the safe manufacture of products while adhering to all company safety policies and governmental compliance requirements. Ensure that good housekeeping practices are consistently followed.
• Provide the leadership for development and implementation of effective systems for improving internal and external quality, cost improvements, and on-time delivery to customer requirements.
• Coordinate production with required schedules to meet customer requirements. Control flow of product, materials and utilization of labor throughout department(s).
• Develop, train, coach, and involve employees in maintaining and improving departmental efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, cooperation and morale.
• Conduct formal performance appraisals and recommend pay increases while emphasizing a “pay for performance” culture.
• Work with Human Resources to source, evaluate and hire the best qualified candidates.
• Responsible for adherence to process control procedures, operating instructions, and all quality control instructions.
• Manage, direct and coordinate all activities related to the area to maximize productivity and minimize cost while achieving safety, quality and throughput targets.
• Review and plan for daily/weekly quarterly labor, equipment, and supply requirements to achieve the departmental throughput while meeting and exceeding productivity targets.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations or related field.
• 5 to 7 years of progressive manufacturing/supervisory experience.
• Knowledge and experience in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of budgeting process and financial management tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations and priorities.
• Requires that the incumbent be highly organized, self-motivated and one who can work independently, as well as work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• ERP system knowledge as well as advanced Excel knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, execute, and deliver results in conformance with targets.
2nd SHIFT POSITION