What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Supervisor (Onsite) position at Axon?
Your Impact
As Axon’s Manufacturing Supervisor, you will be accountable for directing the activities of a work team in meeting daily production goals while maintaining a high degree of commitment to quality, efficiency and safety standards. You will provide leadership, coaching and direction for our production personnel and ensure our customers' needs are met. You will facilitate the development of team members and foster our ability to be a world-class manufacturing organization by leading continuous improvement efforts.
What You’ll Do
- Ensure that products are manufactured to meet internal goals while meeting the quality and delivery expectations of our customers whether internal or external.
- Promote a safe work environment and assure employees follow all safety policies.
- Anticipate and react to production problems, delays, material shortages and equipment malfunctions.
- Participate in Kaizen activities and drive employee engagement. This position requires a passion and understanding of Lean Six Sigma, 5-S and driving continuous improvement.
- Work with engineering to effect improvements in cost, quality, work simplification and ongoing continuous improvement activities. Assist with RCAs and corrective actions.
- Clearly communicate goal expectations, status, gaps and countermeasures through visual management and Tier Meetings.
- Ensure production employees are accurately trained and work instructions are followed.
- Facilitate interdepartmental cooperation and understanding; provide team mentorship and supervision to ensure a positive work environment and employee engagement that supports Axon core values.
- Responsible for addressing any engagement opportunities identified during Employee Engagement Surveys.
- Hire, train and develop team members and motivate and drive accountability.
- Develop and implement projects in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives.
- Additional duties as required.
What You Bring
- 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
- 5 years of experience working in a manufacturing/production environment with a Proven track record of continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills and ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and communicate with senior leadership.
- Must possess ability to work and cope well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- BA/BS Degree
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Experience supervising 30 personnel
- Bi-lingual a plus
- Knowledge of ISO 9001/ISO 14001
Additional Eligibility Requirements
- Upon hire completion of the Axon ATF training.
- Must be available to work overtime and/or weekends based on business needs.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamic 365.
Benefits that Benefit You
- Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Fitness Programs
- Emotional & Mental Wellness support
- Learning & Development programs
The benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.