Summary

The Production Supervisor manages the day-to-day production activities of the hourly assembly employees in accordance with company policy, and product quality standards. This individual is expected to utilize labor hours efficiently and minimize non-value-added activity. The supervisor is responsible to identify and resolve production-related problems by working closely with the direct labor workforce and support personnel. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage hourly production personnel
• Oversee all operations in department to maximize capacity and efficiency
• Controlling processes for various operations (including safety & quality)
• Promote and enforce safety policies and procedures (both company and regulatory) to decrease the potential for team member injuries
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by directing and educating team members on best practices
• Ensure product is built to scheduled customer ship dates
• Review unfavorable work order variance and work with Manufacturing Engineering to drive improvement
• Evaluate each stage of the manufacturing process to ensure maximum efficiency
• Support Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Engineering in the training of the hourly operators
• Maintain working relationship with the union by following the terms of the collective bargaining agreement
• Resolve personnel problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action
• Communicate and enforce company policies and initiate disciplinary actions as required
• Discipline and coach employees who fall short of job expectations
• Evaluate labor requirements and work with management to assure proper staffing levels
• Investigate and report information to provide realistic schedules to Planning and Customer Service
• Make recommendations for new equipment, process changes, shift suggestions, overtime, etc.
• Monitor and drive the production floor to execute to schedule requirements through ERP schedules or established Pull System
• Resolve material shortages by working with Purchasing and Planning
• Drive Continuous Improvement by implementing visual management tools for metrics and scheduling, organizing areas for smooth flow (5S, layouts, bins, FIFO principles)

Qualifications/Requirements

• Supervisory experience preferred
• Wire and Cable experience preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 7+ years in a manufacturing environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with Lean manufacturing preferred
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task and adapt to changing priorities
• Interact well and coach team members
• Lead by example
• Knowledge of production processes and equipment
• Highly organized
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing instructions and engineering drawings

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran