What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Kalmar?
Kalmar is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services.
Purpose of the position
The primary focus for this role will be to supervise a production floor department with responsibilities
related to production and material handling of equipment manufactured in the MAU. This position is
on the front line between company management and bargaining unit employees and must ensure
that the overall operational objectives are achieved in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and
Cost.
Main tasks and responsibilities
Lead assigned personnel to achieve production schedule- Ensure work is being conducted in a safe manner
- Maintain compliance to all company policies and procedures
- Coach/mentor assigned personnel in lean principles
- Perform daily assignments guided by SQDC principals
- Meet all SQDC goals
- Focus on proactive activities to eliminate or reduce potential of accidents and or injuries
- Maintain required documentation pertaining to safety requirements
- Safety subject matter expert in area of responsibility
- Responsible to drive process
- Drive quality initiatives
- Provide support for the team leaders and members meetings
- Address challenges to the work environment / production schedule
- Drive departmental approach to elimination of waste and reduce operation expenses
- Support two-way communications as a resource to team leaders and members
- Assist the group to make decisions via consensus
- Learn and understand the Union Contract
What you’ll need to succeed
Education:
- 4-year BS degree in Production Management, Business or related technical field preferred but not required.
Experience:
- Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant production and supervisory experience
- Able to work with minimum or no supervision
- Willing to work overtime including weekend depending on nature of work
Competencies:
- Skills – Organizational and manpower planning
- Knowledge – Electrical systems, mechanical systems, budgeting, ability to read Bill of materials,
- Experiences – Supervision of Assembly/Production groups, preferably in a Union environment
- Competencies – Leadership skills, Coaching/Mentoring/Motivating personnel
You will be part of
With us, you will have the opportunity to realize your potential and become an important member of
our global team. We offer a supportive, challenging and diverse working environment with
competitive compensation and fantastic best-in-class benefits packages, including 401(k), medical,
dental, vision and life insurance plans with paid vacation and ten paid holidays.
If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career, are motivated and have a strong work ethic,
and are interested in working in a world-class, global environment with state-of-the-art projects and
technology then we invite you to apply for our role.
Interested to join?
Please submit your resume/CV today for consideration!
About Kalmar
Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,200 people. In 2024, the company's sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion. www.kalmarglobal.com
