Lean Production Supervisor

Position Overview:

The Lean Production Supervisor will oversee the daily operations of the production floor, ensuring the effective supervision of a unionized workforce. This role will be instrumental in driving continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and productivity while promoting a culture of Lean manufacturing. The supervisor will be responsible for coordinating production activities, ensuring operational goals are met, and aligning team efforts with company objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and Lead Production Team:
• • Manage, coach, and develop a unionized workforce to ensure optimal performance and adherence to safety and quality standards.
  • Produce production schedules, adjusting as necessary to meet demand and resolve bottlenecks.
  • Act as the primary point of contact between union employees and management, addressing labor concerns, fostering communication, and ensuring compliance with the union contract.
• Lean Manufacturing Initiatives:
• • Lead Lean manufacturing initiatives to improve processes, reduce waste, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging employee involvement in Lean projects and problem-solving activities.
  • Utilize tools like Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen, and root cause analysis to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure Safety and Quality Compliance:
• • Maintain a strong focus on safety, ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and protocols.
  • Ensure adherence to quality standards, implementing corrective actions as needed to maintain product quality.
  • Monitor and report key production metrics (e.g., efficiency, downtime, scrap rates) and implement actions to improve performance.
• Performance Management and Development:
• • Provide leadership and guidance, conduct performance reviews, providing constructive feedback, and developing training plans for employees.
  • Responsible for employee performance management, including disciplinary actions.
  • Promote a positive working environment by fostering open communication and collaboration between team members.
  • Address and resolve any employee performance or behavioral issues in accordance with company policies and union agreements.
• Collaboration with Other Departments:
• • Work closely with other departments such as engineering, maintenance, quality, planning and purchasing to ensure smooth production operations.
  • Actively participate in cross-functional teams to solve production-related challenges and improve overall plant performance.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
• • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing supervisory role, ideally in a unionized environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in implementing and driving Lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Education:
• • Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, etc.) preferred, or equivalent experience in a manufacturing supervisory role.
• Skills and Abilities:

• Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to manage and motivate a diverse workforce.
• In-depth knowledge of Lean principles, tools, and methodologies (e.g., Kaizen, 5S, Root Cause Analysis).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and handle sensitive issues in a unionized environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated strong and effective communication skills: written, oral, and interpersonal
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and employ effective time management skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel proficiency
• Proficiency in the manufacturing modules of an ERP system
• CPR/First Aid/First Responder certification preferred, but not required

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What You Can Expect from Us

Our goal is to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our benefits include Health Insurance, Health Savings/Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k) company match on first 5%, Paid-Time Off, 11 Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program and Educational Assistance Reimbursement.

Who We Are

Dynisco is a global leader in innovative applications of high precision, sensor-based technology and critical insight solutions that improve process safety and performance for the plastics, oil & gas markets. The company serves a diverse group of customers throughout the world and with more than 6 decades of commitment to helping customers, Dynisco provides the tools and services for the polymer industry allowing customers a “window into the process”. The information Dynisco provides allows our customers to keep their process consistent regardless of their global locations. Dynisco’s diverse portfolio of sensing and polymer test equipment delivers some of the most accurate information available in the market for the measurement of polymer rheology, pressure, and temperature. Over the next 5 years, Dynisco will be aggressively expanding its business and is seeking top-level talent to join our growing team. (www.dynisco.com) Come help us and some of the biggest names in plastic production shape the future of sustainability in the plastics industry. Learn more about us here!

Dynisco is headquartered in Franklin, Massachusetts, with facilities in Heilbronn, Germany and Malaysia. Dynisco will not pay to relocate. We are an EOE M/F/D/V employer.

Our Team. Globally, we are a team of diverse and talented individuals. Qualified candidates come to “Dynisco with a passion to grow while making a difference with innovation, employee engagement, customer partnerships and continuous improvement.
Our Culture. Every employee has a voice. At Dynisco, new hires are
selected to affect change, participate in solutions, challenge the norm, collaborate and contribute.

DYNISCO VALUES

• Respect: We believe in the dignity of every person and the power that can be harnessed through diversity in talents, perspectives, and experiences.

• Credibility: We strive to earn long-lasting trust and credibility with others through uncompromising ethics, integrity, quality performance, and honoring our commitments.

• Customer Commitment: We meet or exceed customer needs and expectations by demonstrating deep understanding, meaningful collaboration, and a positive productive experience.

• Pursuit of Excellence: We promote a growth mindset that fosters creativity, innovation, and learning, to drive continuous improvement.

• Community Responsibility: We actively participate in our communities to support social priorities, help those in need, and drive a more sustainable future.

At Dynisco, we value the unique backgrounds, skills and abilities each team member brings to our workplace. We believe everyone deserves a fair opportunity to succeed and appreciate the experiences and perspectives each person brings beyond the traditional job requirements. Please don’t hesitate to apply even if you do not meet full requirements — we’d love to hear from you!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)