What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Paradigm Parachute and Defense Inc.?
- Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in lining, sewing, rigging, and assembly of parachute materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
- Assist the Production Manager in creating work schedules and assigning employees to production line tasks/assignments.
- Responsible for subordinate development, training, performance, services, and activities related to production for all products and services.
- Supervise, train, evaluate, interview, and counsel employees.
- Assists the Production Manager with the implementation of company-wide production improvement efforts and standards which will identify potential risks and vulnerabilities and enhance safety for personnel, equipment, or facilities.
- Assists with enforcing safety requirements in accordance with company needs, based on current regulations and state-of-the-art product development.
- Under the direction of the Production Manager provides guidance for PARADIGM production operations on all matters related to production, and assists with implementing necessary preventative measures, actions, and safe work practices to achieve compliance standards.
- Understands production work orders and setting up the production line accordingly.
- Interprets/reads Manufacturing Work Instruction (MWI), Inspection Checklists (IC), MIL-STD, work specification sheets, and drawings.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Able to follow, direct, and comply with company rules, processes, safety, and procedures.
- Must be able to independently lift up to 35 pounds.
- Ability to effectively use verification tools (ruler, tape measure and stitch gages & etc.)
- Perform daily pre-operational routine maintenance and basic adjustments on any equipment.
- Optimizing production line efficiency by monitoring productivity, efficiency, and quality.
- Identifying and resolving production line problems in a timely manner.
- Performing recordkeeping tasks, including production line inventory management and order tracking.
- Training and assisting with the supervision of production line workers.
- Collaborating with Supervisor, Management, and other departments to ensure that orders are completed on time.
- Ensuring employees are maintaining a fully operational, safe, and tidy work environment.
- Ensuring compliance with company policies, work instructions, and industry regulations.
- Exhibit extensive knowledge and proficiency in Paradigm production operations and equipment.
- Associate’s Degree in Business or related field or (4) years of verifiable related employment experience or a combination of education and verifiable related employment experience required.
- Experience and basic understanding of quality systems at the ISO 9000 level preferred.
- Three (3) years' verifiable related employment experience as a supervisor level or above with direct reports.
- Must be able to clearly see small threads and be able to identify colors, have patience and great attention to detail.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma preferred.
- Ability to work in a team environment with knowledge of contract activities and processes associated with government and commercial markets, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of FAR/DFAR clauses and other applicable laws, regulations, and codes preferred.
- Proven self-starter with the ability to drive independent problem solving.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively; must be able to communicate with employees, the public, vendors and customers, and all levels of management, maintaining professionalism and respect.
- Must have working knowledge of computers with ability to work in a Windows environment with various software programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook and MRP system.
- Must be able to complete and maintain appropriate reports.
- Must be well organized with excellent attention to detail and ability to coordinate various projects.
- Ability to comply with all other requirements as specified within the management level PARADIGM Personnel Policies and Procedures.
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