The Production Supervisor, under the direction of the Production Manager, will be responsible for overseeing manufacturing operations and personnel on their assigned shift. In addition, this position is responsible for achieving defined operational performance metrics (SUR) and in supervising the department’s hourly personnel, administers policies and procedures, and manages personnel management initiatives. The incumbent will display a commitment to Core Values.
Selects, supervises, develops, evaluates and motivates personnel on their designated shift
Ensures operational Scrap Utilization Rate (SUR) goals are met
Plans and organizes human resources effectively to maximize productivity, while ensuring safety and quality requirements are adhered to
Provides technical leadership to shift personnel, to include: line setup/operation, metrics definition/reporting, testing, troubleshooting, and training facilitation
Directs personnel management initiatives to include: attendance tracking, staffing, safety training/reporting, employee performance reviews, counseling and corrective action, and development/retention
Makes recommendations on delegation of responsibility and recognize, develop, train and utilize talents and capabilities of all shift personnel
Promotes continuous improvement initiatives to include 6S and Lean Manufacturing
Develops new materials, tooling and processes to accomplish and improve stated SUR measurements, achieve costs savings, and support new product launches
Troubleshoots production issues and implements permanent solutions
Reviews and monitors processing changes to "red = react" in Quality Windows
Participates in Root Cause Corrective Action meetings to address production issues
Develops, maintains and audits process lock down parameters and BOPs
Identifies the need for replacement tooling and handles the development of these tools
Conducts investigations involving near misses, incidents and accidents and ensure appropriate corrective action is taken
Works closely with human resources and in managing workers'' compensation claims and return-to-work program to limit liability
Successfully completes professional development initiatives and promotes developmental opportunities to shift personnel
Required Skills
Required Experience