The Production Supervisor’s role is to support, direct, and manage the workforce and work area to safely produce customer requirements within budgeted costs. Supervisors should spend 80% of their workday on the shop floor and 20% off the floor to perform their assigned responsibilities. Responsible for the efficient and effective management of their area to meet goals including:
Safety Management
Policy/Employee Management
Time and Attendance
Productivity Management
Quality
On-Time Delivery
Responsibilities
Specific Duties
Assist the Director of Operations to accomplish plant wide goals by managing employees, selecting jobs, selection and placement of personnel for daily job assignments
Inspect as needed completed material utilizing hand inspection equipment, i.e. Vernier calipers, micrometer and drop dial indicators as well as Profilometer and CMM machines
Enforce Company Rules and Regulations, which apply to this department.
Responsible for working with hourly employees, human resources and union representatives to staff the department
Assist department personnel with any technical guidance necessary
Ensure compliance with PPE and Safety procedures. Correct behavioral or conditional risks immediately. Investigate and write up accident reports.
Improve workplace 6S through daily observations and improvements
Assign work daily and move labor to operations necessary to support customer requirements
Attend and participate in shift start up Gemba walks
Track Labor and Optimize use of straight and overtime hours
Manage department spending within budget
Develop/follow a daily production plan that supports customer needs
Ensure employees are properly trained and submit all training records
Maintain visual displays of work group activity and goals.
Address underperformance/workmanship issues with coaching, counseling, and/or progressive discipline, utilizing Human Resources.
Assist in make-up of schedule; Direct and guide the dispatching and schedule execution.
Support/Assist/Lead Lean initiatives
Establish and support team atmosphere within assigned area.
Cross training and creating/maintaining a flexible workforce.
Conduct team Meetings with all direct reports reviewing safety and productivity goals.
Qualifications
Requirements:
2 or 4 year degree in business management is preferred
Supervisory experience in a union environment
Strong leadership skills
Handle multiple priorities/tasks
Strong interpersonal skills
Experience with Excel, Word, AS400, Kronos, and SAP are preferred
Familiar with grievance process, Lean manufacturing concepts, and OSHA requirements
