What are the responsibilities and job description for the Department Supervisor position at Wincore Windows & Doors?
The Production Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day management of people, equipment and materials to achieve production objectives, Job purpose
which will result in the production of a quality product, on time and complete. The Production Supervisor must be able to meet production requirements while maintaining efficiency and ensuring quality results.
This position is also responsible for leading, directing and motivating the department. This individual is required to assist in the development of department goals and strategies to include cross-training, line balancing, product prioritizations, associate development, performance, safety communication, quality assurance and meeting department measures. Incumbent will ensure the department is running effectively and efficiently and use data to implement continuous improvement. This position will monitor the workflow of the department, department calls and feedback to supervisors on product quality issues. Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills are required.
Every unit produced in our manufacturing facility is made-to-order. It requires a high degree of precision, craftsmanship, and ability to skillfully work with pneumatic hand tools and automated equipment to build beautiful, high-quality windows.
Duties and responsibilities
This position is responsible for developing, leading and executing in the following areas :
- Leads by example each day in key areas - EHS, quality, productivity, housekeeping and attendance.
- Assigns employees to specific tasks on the production line, ensures clear understanding of task expectations in quality, EHS and productivity
- Provides feedback in the form of counseling and recognition for positive performance and development opportunities.
- Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules daily.
- Identifies future staffing / equipment needs for the budgeting process.
- Works with other supervisors or group leaders to rotate employees as necessary to meet production needs.
- Provides leadership in sustaining defined processes and resolving issues.
- Maintains time and production records daily.
- Ensures the overall integrity of work produced by the line.
- Develops, recommends and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.
- Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department.
- Prepares and presents communications to production employees and other members of management regarding daily expectations for production, quality, EHS, housekeeping and other key measures as well as general information required to keep all employees informed.
- Maintains the overall safety of employees in the assigned work area by reporting all hazards / issues, leading and participating in EHS incident investigations and follow-up, ergonomic and hazard assessments etc.
