What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor (3rd shift) position at Sonnax?
Sonnax Transmission Company
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.
Plan, direct and coordinate the manufacturing workforce to ensure an efficient execution of the production plan and manufacturing activities. Maintain a safe work environment, produce high quality work, support continuous improvement efforts, and deliver product on-time to our customers.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.
Plan, direct and coordinate the manufacturing workforce to ensure an efficient execution of the production plan and manufacturing activities. Maintain a safe work environment, produce high quality work, support continuous improvement efforts, and deliver product on-time to our customers.
- Essential Functions/Job Responsibilities:
- Maintain a presence on the shop floor to support employees, promote performance to established standards and resolve problems as they occur.
- Promote a safe work environment, compliance with safety standards and prompt accident reporting.
- Plan and establish work schedules and assignments in support of production goals.
- Monitor and maintain adherence to quality standards, production time standards and work instructions.
- Foster effective employee relations, manage employee performance and provide employee coaching and development.
- Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies & procedures to staff.
- Coordinate new employee training as required to ensure acceptable performance of the individual’s specific job requirements, as well as to develop an overall awareness of company operations surrounding the individual job function. Communicate and help employees understand company policies.
- Review records of employee’s attendance and hours worked within ADP, time off requests following wage and hour laws/company pay policy.
- Prepare, compile, and promptly submit reports on KPIs, work activities and operations.
- Responsible for interviewing and hiring new employees as needed.
- Complete and deliver annual performance reviews for employees.
- Work closely with Manufacturing Engineers to troubleshoot or optimize processes.
- Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
- Work with other managers to coordinate work in the department and between departments.
- Execute production control tasks in ERP system as required. May include work order packet creation, production tracking, operation validation and corrections and inventory discrepancy resolution.
- Engage employees to help recommend and implement measures to improve worker motivation, equipment performance, work methods, and reduce costs.
- Ability to understand and resolve people and process related problems
- Ensure proper care and condition of all Sonnax tools and equipment.
- Perform additional functions as requested by management.
- Education and/or Experience:
- High School diploma or GED
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing environments with team leadership and/or supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of ISO Quality systems and LEAN principles.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, working with shop floor personnel and other departments.
- Strong problem analysis and resolution skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite and enterprise software such as Sage X3 and Aras Innovator preferred.
- Proficiency in Shop math.
- Forklift certification.
- Ability to work in and around a manufacturing environment and have no restrictions on wearing safety footwear and protective eyewear.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
- Able to wear (without restrictions) required personal protective equipment including safety eyewear and footwear.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
