Night Shift Production Supervisor

Job title: PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Schedule: 6:00pm-6:00am (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)

Summary/Objective: Responsible for management, supervision and development of production associates to achieve the organization objectives such as safety, quality, delivery, cost, ROCK and strategic focuses. Has a complete working knowledge of the operation of all machines, tooling, procedures, and processes related to the section/ department. Understands and always applies company policies with regards to customer service and associates. Develops and maintains a spirit of teamwork and empowerment among associates.

Essential Functions/ Responsibilities:

• Responsible to manage, lead and supervise a team to achieve the organizational objectives.
• Be the area owner and accountable for the area / department performance metrics such as safety, quality, delivery, cost, ROCK (Remove, Organize, Clean, Keep), etc.
• Ensure company policies are clearly communicated with the production team. Ensure EHS (Environment, Health and Safety) and quality regulatory requirement compliance.
• Provide proper training to the associates and ensure they are certified to perform their job with the tools provided according to the SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) / WI (Work Instruction).
• Conduct regular 1:1 and weekly communication meetings with associates to provide/receive updates, feedback, and discuss development and calibration of expectations.
• Ensure a safe working environment for associates with enforcement of PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) compliance and LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) application.
• Ensure product is produced according to the print in order to meet the industry standards and customer expectations for quality.
• Proactively initiate quality improvements to ensure OD and PPM meet the corporate target.
• Timely containment and investigation of quality issues (together with MQS/technician etc.) in order to minimize the cost impact and prevent escape to customer.
• Responsible to support and ensure OSS scheduling of orders by due date and batching opportunity; confirm material availability to deliver orders on time to customers.
• Work with OSS to manage the expedite system, rescheduling codes and accurate dates.
• Manage machine capacity and people capacity (this includes associate work schedules, OT, time off, vacations etc.) with alignment to order scheduling.
• Responsible for overall cost performance in your cost center. Manage overtime according to business requirements, drive scrap and productivity improvements to reduce cost.
• Communicate to Techs on priority and engage in troubleshooting defective tooling that may cause efficiency or quality concerns.
• Walk the processes frequently to understand any quality concerns or bottlenecks, and address with the team in a timely manner.
• Monitor and review metrics regularly; responsible to initiate and drive continuous improvement.
• Stop the production of all non-conforming products.

"The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities"

Required/Preferred Experience:

• Strong in data analysis and is data driven.
• Experience with Process knowledge for related area.
• Excellent problem solving, investigation skills, and needs to be detail oriented.
• People management and leadership skills.
• Understand manufacturing concept, experience in lean and six sigma is preferred.
• Must possess good communication skills – written & verbal.
• Must be able to use Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)
• Team player and must be able to work with multiple groups of people (Operators, Floor Managers, Engineers, etc.)
• Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes, and not suffer from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.
• Lifting Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.
• Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions: Must be willing to adhere to department safety rules and regulations. May be exposed to noise (required to wear protective gear). May be exposed to Hazardous Materials & Chemicals (required to wear safety glasses and other protective gear).

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent is preferred; not mandatory.