PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (DT- 1st Shift)

Description

Company Overview

WEG: Our Company: Founded in 1961, WEG is one of the largest electric machine manufacturers in the world. We employ over 45,000 people globally and offer a diversified and integrated product line, with sales in more than 135 countries. Our U.S. operations are expanding rapidly, and we’re looking for dedicated individuals to help us achieve our ambitious growth plans.

Our Culture: We value each individual's contribution to our success and motivate our team through integrity, ethics, and continuous support for personal development. We prioritize professional and personal growth opportunities, human rights, diversity, and environmental sustainability. We invest in solutions to reduce carbon emissions and encourage our employees to engage in social activities focused on health and education.

At WEG, our values are: Human Company, Team Work, Efficiency, Flexibility, Innovation, and Leadership.

Sustainability: We are committed to driving efficiency and sustainability. Our sustainability strategy is based on four pillars:

• Sustainable Products and Solutions: We provide products and services with the highest efficiency and lowest carbon footprint, supporting our customers' decarbonization journeys.
• Responsible Supply Chain: We engage a supply chain that upholds ethics in human rights, labor relations, and environmental preservation.
• Circular and Efficient Operations: We optimize Eco-efficiency in natural resource management, reduce emissions and waste, and promote recycling and reuse.
• Engaged Employees and Communities: We ensure safe working conditions, promote well-being, and foster an inclusive, innovative, and high-performance environment.
  
  

Role: Production Supervisor, Distribution Transformers (DT). In this role, see yourself improving people's lives as well as production processes with focus on the following:

Safety Advocacy

• Actively promote a safe work environment, adhering to our “Zero Accidents” philosophy.
• Identify and address potential safety hazards promptly.
• Recommend process or product improvements to enhance safety.
  
  

Team Leadership And Compliance

• Lead and manage production personnel, ensuring compliance with labor contracts and company policies.
• Consistently enforce company rules and policies.
• Review and approve time and labor clock punches to ensure timely pay for team members.
  
  

Efficient Production Coordination

• Collaborate with other production supervisors to synchronize processes and meet internal customer requirements.
• Prevent capacity constraints and bottlenecks.
• Strive to achieve departmental goals related to output, quality, and on-time delivery.
  
  

Facility Excellence And Reporting

• Maintain department cleanliness and order, following 5S principles.
• Prepare relevant production reports as needed.
• Manage departmental budget expenditures.
  
  

Employee Development And Communication

• Foster positive employee relationships throughout the plant.
• Maintain open communication lines and resolve obstacles.
• Provide training to new employees, emphasizing standardized work methods and cross-training.
  
  

Talent Enhancement

• Assess and assist in upgrading the department’s talent base.
• Develop employees for growth and to meet market needs.
• Ensure proper training in the best-standardized work methods.
  
  

Apply Today

• Do you have a passion for working in a team environment?
• Do you have a passion for setting and achieving goals and helping others to do the same?
• Do you want to be part of a growing company?
• Do you enjoy continuous learning & personal development?
  
  

If you answered "Yes" & meet our qualifications, we invite you to apply today to join the WEG Team!

WEG offers competitive compensation, meaningful and exciting career options, as well as excellent benefits, including paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability and Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Read about our career opportunities and inquire about being a member of our first-class team @ https://www.weg.us/careers.

Requirements

Basic:

• Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Effective communication and active listening for team coordination and addressing concerns.
• Alignment with WEG Values and Code of Ethics: Commitment to WEG’s core values, fostering a positive work environment.
• Leadership and Coaching Abilities: Lead, motivate, and coach a diverse team to achieve production goals; collaborate closely with employees to enhance performance.
• Work Authorization: Must have current authorization to work in the United States.
• Completion of Assessments: Successful candidates will complete an application, talent assessment, interview, drug screen, and background check.
• Safety Sensitivity: Position is safety-sensitive, and the drug screen includes THC testing.
  
  

Preferred

• Manufacturing Experience: 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing processes.
• Supervisory Background: Prior supervisory experience is advantageous.
• Education: High School Diploma (or equivalent); a Bachelor’s (4-year) or Associates (2-year) degree from an accredited institution adds value.
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with SAP and Paylocity systems is beneficial.
• Experience with Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA): Experience working within a CBA context is a plus.
• Lean Manufacturing Knowledge: Understanding of how Lean Manufacturing principles contribute to process efficiency as well as examples of application of these principles.
• Geographical Proximity: Reside within a reasonable commuting distance from the workplace.