What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at IDEX?

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Production Supervisor directly manages a team of production floor employees and the associated value streams of production output. The Supervisor will be responsible for the Safety, Quality, and Output of the products or components in their assigned area. A successful candidate will provide on-the-job training to employees related to work instructions, health, safety, ergonomics, quality systems, lean principles, and inspection procedures. Requires demonstrated success in applying basics of Lean : Single piece flow, setup time reduction, inventory reduction, 5S, etc. The Supervisor will collaborate with Supply Chain, Shipping / Receiving, Engineering, Quality, and Sales Managers to ensure their team meets its business objectives & sales targets. Must be a champion of Lean Enterprise initiatives, and guiding production team on their roles within the various value-streams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Leads Daily Management to communicate progress against Safety, Quality, and Delivery targets. Ensuring proper flow, disruptions to flow, (identify on issue board), and adherence to standard work instructions. Analysis of production results and system data to adjust metrics and goals in real time.
Improve key metrics : Safety, Quality, Delivery and Continuous Improvement. Data-driven decision making critical to continuous improvement in each specific area.
Alignment of cost-reduction activities to goals of business unit, platform and corporation. Achieved and captured through increases in employee efficiency, productivity and reduction of systematic wastes.
Ownership of production schedule, including creation of monthly / weekly / daily plan & live adjustments due to schedule / resource constraints.
Responsible for development of standard work and tools required for team to achieve prescribed requirements. Identifying and implementing Standard Operating Procedures for all value-add activities, eliminating activities that do not create value, and holding team members accountable for their stake in standard work.
Coaching employees, defect data collection, and talking with operators about disruptions and ideas on continuous improvements.
Demonstrates clear communication, collaboration and recognition while treating everyone with dignity and respect.
Promotes, monitors, and ensures a safe work environment. Performs safety audits and incident investigations; proposes corrective actions to solve issues. Responsible for Safety and 5S in assigned Production value stream areas.
Monitors daily production goals and labor utilization to ensure team is correctly staffed. Takes actions to allocate resources, train employees, and closes any internal skill gaps. Eliminates all single-points-of-failure for each value-add activity through cross-training and personnel development matrix.
Ensures production documentation is accurate and complete. Development of meaningful / actionable Quality-related data (first-pass-yield, defect types, period-specific pareto analysis) and feedback loop.
Provides coaching, constructive feedback, and progressive discipline (per HR policy) to employees who need to improve
Conducts thorough performance reviews that highlights each team member's contribution, strengths, and areas for improvement
Other Duties as assigned and within scope of the position

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct supervision of a team of production floor employees

Works with other value stream owners and managers to develop and administer consistent departmental and corporate policies.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

Associates Degree in Business or Engineering with at least three (3) years demonstrated success in supervision or manufacturing technical support OR

At least five (5) years demonstrated success in manufacturing supervision.

Demonstrates knowledge of Lean processes, tools, and one piece flow

Demonstrates knowledge of modern manufacturing processes

QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Minimum 3 years recent supervisory-level experience in a manufacturing environment.

Previous experience with ERP systems. Oracle JDE (preferred)

Knowledge of and ability to operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks.

Attention to detail

Ability to follow directions or written instructions

Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Ability to work overtime (days, weekends) as necessary

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are represented of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing duties of the job, employee is required to move around and be still; use hands to handle objects, carry, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.

Employee will occasionally lift average of 30 lbs.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Shop floor working environment.

Noise level is minimal with intervals of spikes.

Required to wear safety glasses and utilize other safety equipment as required while present on the shop floor.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $72,100.00 - $108,100.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include : Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page : https : / / www.idexcorp.com / careers / our-benefit-and-rewards /

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled).

Attention Applicants : If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at lfcareers@idexcorp.com for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.

Salary : $72,100 - $108,100

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