What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2.Production Supervisor (Wiring Experience Required) position at Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM)?
IEM is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of electrical distribution and control systems in North America. The Company has developed one of the most sophisticated electrical product manufacturing systems in the world and has cultivated partnerships with leading component suppliers resulting in optimal solutions to customer problems. IEM has offices in California, Florida, Canada and Belgium.
Purpose Of Position
This position is primarily responsible for training, directing, and coordinating the activities of the assigned Production Department (or product category), and managing the floor space utilization in a safe and effective manner in order to produce quality products for customers and deliver them on time.
Essential Functions
Physical Demands:
Activities: Sitting – 30% Walking/Standing – 70%
Lifting: Frequently lift up to 30lbs. Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
Bend: Ability to bend, squat, crawl and climb.
Vision: Long periods of close work on computer screen and ability to see small or detailed items.
Mental Demands: Interpret, analyze, research and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Environment: Climate controlled office space and exposure to outdoor conditions such as excessive cold, excessive heat, noise/vibration and dust.
Purpose Of Position
This position is primarily responsible for training, directing, and coordinating the activities of the assigned Production Department (or product category), and managing the floor space utilization in a safe and effective manner in order to produce quality products for customers and deliver them on time.
Essential Functions
- Develop and implement daily production targets, assignments, and sequences in alignment with production objectives outlined by the Manufacturing Manager.
- Coordinate and prepare employee work schedules, ensuring optimal organization and efficiency.
- Clearly communicate job expectations, including planning and oversight, to production floor leads, leads, team leads, and team members.
- Monitor and report consumable and material need to the Materials Department preemptively, minimizing disruptions to production.
- Contribute to the development, enhancement, and adherence of policies and procedures aimed at optimizing production efficiency and product quality.
- Arrange project workflow stages to maximize production cycle efficiency.
- Collaborate with the quality team to analyze and address quality issues, identifying root causes and implementing preventive measures.
- Assume responsibility for maintaining high-quality standards across all production processes.
- Provide technical guidance and support, addressing queries from the production team.
- Assist in managing personnel matters on the production floor, including HR-related issues.
- Participate in recruitment, termination, and disciplinary actions as necessary.
- Ensure adherence to company policies and industry regulations.
- Undertake any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Floor Leads
- Leads
- Team Leads
- Production Staff
- Familiarity with manufacturing/processing environment preferred
- Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate teams toward achieving production goals while fostering a positive work environment to drive productivity and employee engagement.
- Organizational Skills: Capacity to organize and prioritize tasks effectively, including scheduling and resource allocation.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey job expectations, coordinate with various departments, and address issues promptly.
- Problem-Solving: Aptitude for identifying and resolving production-related issues, including root cause analysis and implementing preventive measures.
- Collaboration: Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including quality assurance, materials management, and HR, to achieve production objectives.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing production demands, schedules, and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Continuous Improvement: Commitment to continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimization, efficiency enhancements, and cost reduction strategies.
- Time Management: Effective time management skills to meet production deadlines, manage competing priorities, and maximize productivity.
- Conflict Resolution: Skill in resolving conflicts and addressing interpersonal issues among team members, promoting a harmonious work environment.
- Technical Degree (BS) preferred or 5 years’ experience in associated manufacturing field.
- At least 2 years of direct supervisory experience with production, engineering, warehouse and quality functions in a manufacturing/plant environment
Physical Demands:
Activities: Sitting – 30% Walking/Standing – 70%
Lifting: Frequently lift up to 30lbs. Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
Bend: Ability to bend, squat, crawl and climb.
Vision: Long periods of close work on computer screen and ability to see small or detailed items.
Mental Demands: Interpret, analyze, research and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Environment: Climate controlled office space and exposure to outdoor conditions such as excessive cold, excessive heat, noise/vibration and dust.
