Production Supervisor (Swing Shift)

Overview

This position is reports to the Manufacturing Manager. The Production Coordinator supervises all activities of major manufacturing functions for a particular shift of operations; assures the efficient utilization of equipment, manpower and other resources to maintain production schedules as well as produce a high quality product. This team member will be responsible for coordinating production to meet production control schedules and maintaining continuous flow of production; he or she will implement the necessary maintenance of equipment to ensure continuous production on an assigned shift. This individual rotates with the shift team from nights to days and is the first line to employee engagement.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Plans work and production for the shift thorough up-to-date knowledge of the process and equipment for which you are responsible.
• Ensures team members have the needed raw materials, instructions, machine availability, and training to meet production requirements
• Observe team members for effectiveness, efficiency, performance safety practices, following instructions and procedures to reduce scrap usage and waste.
• Evaluate process, work performance for each team member, and make recommendations
• Keep records during each shift on attendance, absence, call ins, and over time schedule
• Assures that all the manpower, raw materials, and equipment is on hand and running in order to produce the highest quality product, in the most efficient, and timely manner
• Perform routine and on-going monitoring of machinery/equipment use within area of responsibility to ensure that machine safeguards/controls are effectively in place whenever machines are operating in a production mode
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Results driven individual who has demonstrated ability working in a high performance manufacturing environment involving Operator Lead Performance Culture.
• Proven experience in manufacturing management.
• Close attention to details while being able to manage the big picture as well as daily production requirements.
• Must be able to manage multiple, complex tasks and handle pressure.
• Must be able to motivate, coach, communicate and drive continuous improvement.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Solid planning, leadership, and administrative skills.
• High energy, demonstrates urgency and fast pace.
• Good understanding of business principles and practices; can effectively manage the manufacturing function with a bottom line result.
• Champion for safety and injury prevention.
  
  

Qualifications

• At least five or more years of manufacturing experience required.
• Cable manufacturing experience preferred.
• Root Cause Analysis and knowledge of Lean principals.
• SQDCI communication experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
  
  

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Shop floor work.
• Some office work.
• Frequent walking.