Supervisor

Role Summary/Purpose

In this role, you will lead the production associates for a $60mm/year, 350,000 sq.ft. manufacturing facility.  Heading up a team of  hourly employees, you will develop and implement processes/procedures that drive improvement in critical Supply Chain objectives of EHS, On Time Delivery, Productivity, and Quality. This role will also accelerate and support cultural change efforts that will develop/improve team performance.

Essential Responsibilities

• Motivate team(s) to achieve goals in asset utilization, process and manufacturing loss improvement, delivered quality, delivery, and cost reduction
• Learn and employ Lean Manufacturing concepts in area of responsibility
• Partner with procurement and planning in forward looking material reviews that anticipate and resolve material shortages
• Responsible to effectively communicate and enforce company goals, policies, and procedures
• Technical support & production troubleshooting and coordination of manufacturing releases
• Drive and influence change and build a high performing team
• Ability to learn and master software tools
• Administer and approve time and attendance for all employees in assigned work area
• Lead development and deliverer of synergy projects between both shifts
• Determine manpower needs to meet facility measurement and budget goals, i.e. Scrap 
• Assist workers with questions they may have regarding machine or material
• Analyze and resolve work problems, or assist team members in resolving work problems
• Read and understand customer specs and work instructions
• Practice safe work habits to ensure an injury free environment
• Train personnel in the proper methods and procedures
• Ensure, identify and sustain all training records to the correct and accurately maintained
• Lead and instruct on best manufacturing practices

Desired Characteristics

• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills 
• Knowledge of systems operations, data entry, processing and output
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Strong planning / program management skills with forecasting capabilities
• Ability to handle multiple simultaneous projects
• Ability to build and lead a team through change
• Ability to plan, communicate and execute effectively
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization, displaying strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements and best practices
• Strong problem solving, quantitative, and analytical skills
• Exposure to and experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles
• Knowledge of fabrication and forming processes
• Press and Die experience a plus

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in manufacturing
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability and willingness to ensure supervision of the facility (weekends and holidays, as required)