Production Supervisor

PURPOSE:Supervises, coaches, and trains Lead Operators to ensure products are manufactured in accordance with cost, quality and quantity specifications and to complete customer satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• LMA - Leads, Manages and holds Accountable all direct reports

• Actively participates in the vetting, selection and onboarding process

• Monitors efficiency and productivity to ensure expectations are met or exceeded via the labor performance report
• Coaches and counsels employees that are not meeting expected goals
• Provides training on equipment
• Provides hands-on trouble shooting assistance
• Ensures the Master production schedule is being followed
• Conducts regular coaching (formal and JIT)

• Conducts performance reviews and facilitates disciplinary actions as necessary

• Meets or exceeds production KPI's

• Safety, Quality, Efficiency, Productivity, 5S

• Facilitates continuous improvement processes to create efficiency and reduce costs related to manpower and material yields

• Monitors production team (direct & indirect reports) time & attendance and addresses issues; requests approval for OT as needed; approves time records including paid time off requests
• Monitors plant productivity and efficiency daily to ensure that manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner that meets quality standards, on-time shipment goals and customer requirements
• Monitors time sensitive customers and ensures production completes on time
• Updates daily reports and tracks trends
• Oversees Production Performance Board process for all function areas
• Ensures timely review of all RMAs by the production team including appropriate root cause analysis completion and corrective action implementation with look across
• Ensures 5S initiatives are maintained throughout the production areas
• Participates in daily production meetings to review customer orders, manpower, plant schedule and open fast response issues
• Escalates all material and manpower issues to effected parties and Plant Manager
• Monitors department bins to ensure good material handling practices
• Enforces safety policies and practices to ensure culture of health and safety; identifies safety hazards and works with management team on corrective actions

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience as a manager in a production environment or  equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency working in a computer supported environment with business systems software and Microsoft office programs
• Proven leadership and delegation skills
• 5S, Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow; able to multi-task
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance