What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Hendrickson Careers?
Job Summary:
Responsible for the labor performance of assigned production areas and overall supervision of assigned direct and indirect employees. Manages production labor to accomplish effective setup, run, and completion of product to standard quality and standard time. Enforce company policy, labor agreements, 5S conditions, and product, process, and equipment standards. Responsible for the initial training, cross-training, and deployment of labor to support the work centers in their area. Responsible for meeting internal delivery and external ship dates. Supervisors are to makes decisions based on the priority of safety first, quality second, delivery third, and cost/continuous improvement fourth.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Ø Execute production to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost standards
Ø Communicate and enforce standards and policies to team members in area assigned
Ø Supervises employees to make sure work is completed and time is best utilized
Ø Track and report labor performance, utilization, and downtime across all work centers in area
Ø Report safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics at production reviews and other meetings
Ø Generate and distribute daily past due list and upcoming orders list
Ø Enforce the completion of hour-by-hour data collection with accurate reasons for missed rates
Ø Problem-solve labor-related downtime and unmet rates with effective sustainable countermeasures
Ø Support the implementation of OEE and other performance metrics across all work centers
Ø Own the execution of the performance leg of OEE calculation for all assigned work centers
Ø Lead and coach team members in improving overall performance of assigned work centers
Ø Lead and coach team members in practical problem solving (PPS) and error proofing
Ø Demonstrate working knowledge and understanding of processes in assigned work centers
Ø Manage the smooth transition of production between shifts
Ø Execute timely disciplinary action according to company policy and labor agreement
Ø Manage the initial on-board training of direct and indirect labor
Ø Manage the cross-training of operators to mitigate risk and meet department goals
Ø Develop succession plans for team leads and establish well-trained designated backups
Ø Complete safety incident reports and submit to HR within 24 hours of injury for both OSHA recordables and near misses
Ø Work with operators, leads, and support team to identify and implement safety improvements
Ø Request ordering of indirect material and supplies as needed through purchase requisitions
Ø Manage the timely completion of Material Review Board (MRB) of questionable and nonconforming items
Ø Investigates and countermeasures labor-related scrap and lost parts issues
Ø Manage the completion of accurate and timely inventory transactions for all manufacturing work completed
Ø Enforce the daily completion of total productive maintenance (TPM) at all work centers
Ø Support development and implementation of the TPM process across all workstations
Ø Support the resources needed for preventative maintenance, repairs, and other maintenance activities
Ø Support technical team with resources needed for new product launches, engineering changes, process documents, standard development, and other improvement activities
Ø Support technical team with resources needed for error proofing, process capability, inspections, PPAPs, MSAs, gauge calibration, and other quality activities
Ø Participate in layered process audits, fire extinguisher audits, part identification audits, and other audits as assigned
Ø Assist technical team in implementation of capital projects and cost-reduction projects
Ø Enforce and demonstrate standards outlined in Quality Management System (QMS)
Ø Manage employee timecards, call-ins, and absenteeism
Ø Opens and closes facility on days needed to support production
Ø Serves as a backup to shipping coordinator tasks
Ø Verify set-ups and confirm parts to print
Ø Promotes lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices
Ø Strives every day to continuously improve through the elimination of waste
Qualifications / Training / Skill Requirements:
Ø Strong desire to meet performance standards and exceed targets
Ø Disciplined approach to workplace and people management
Ø Drive to provide a safe working environment for employees
Ø Strong bias for quality
Ø Commitment to customer satisfaction
Ø Strong leadership skills
Ø Excellent communication skills
Ø Excellent problem-solving skills
Ø Strong desire to improve oneself
Ø Views problems as opportunities to improve rather than failures
Ø Print reading
Ø Ability to use measurement tools for part verification
Ø Ability to assist in tool/cutter selection and evaluation
Ø Lean manufacturing principle applications
Ø Welding experience preferred (for those who will be assigned to weld processes)
Ø CNC programing experience preferred (for those who will be assigned to CNC areas)
Ø Robotic programming experience preferred (for those who will be assigned to robotic areas)
Ø Logistics experience preferred (for those who will be assigned to shipping)
Ø Mechanical or industrial experience preferred (for those who will be assigned to assembly)
Ø Microsoft Office experience required (primary Excel, PowerPoint, & Word)
Education Requirements:
Ø Technical Associates or Bachelors degree highly preferred; 5 years of experience
Experience Requirements
Ø 5 years of experience in manufacturing environment
Physical Demands:
Ø Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ø Ability to stand for long periods of time
Ø Ability to work in sometimes extreme temperatures
General Skills:
Ø Teamwork: Able to communicate effectively, participate as a member of a team and work well with others to maximize efficiency.
Ø Quality: Familiar with company policies and demonstrates knowledge of relevant procedures and importance of producing quality products.
Ø Safety: Follows general and equipment specific safety rules. Uses appropriate safety protection equipment and other safety devices.
Ø Adaptability: Positive to change associated with TBS efforts.
Ø Integrity
Ø Dedication
Ø Bold/Humble
Ø Attitude
*This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management’s sole discretion. Reyco Granning is an at-will employer, each employee is free to resign at any time, just as Reyco Granning is free to terminate employment at any time without cause or notice.
Reyco Granning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
