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Production Supervisor - 3rd shift

The 3rd shift Production Supervisor effectively plans and implements work for assigned production ensuring that parts and/or materials and manpower are available.  The Supervisor implements flow manufacturing techniques where appropriate.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Plan and lead the activities of production processes and personnel on various shifts during the manufacturing/assembly of products.

  • Partner with the Production Manager, Production Planning, and Materials departments to establish production priorities and plans.

  • Direct production operations in accordance with established priorities and sequences for manufacturing products using knowledge of production processes and methods, machine and equipment capabilities and skilled labor.

  • Analyze production schedules to estimate work requirements for completion of job assignments and adjust to meet scheduled requirements.

  • Assist Quality Assurance and Manufacturing Engineering personnel in testing, troubleshooting, and modifying processes to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of products.

  • Advise managers and supervisors of production issues and offer suggestions for changes in working conditions, design, test, production procedures, and the use of equipment.

  • Meet or exceed goals established for safety, labor efficiencies, schedule attainment, scrap, rework, and any other production related goals.

  • Initiate, suggest, and implement plans to motivate, empower, and develop workers to achieve work goals in a team environment.

  • Supervise and assist in the setup, operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of various automated machines, assembly equipment and/or machining centers.

  • Conduct performance appraisals and make recommendations for promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures.

  • Obtain critically needed products from material as directed, performing any necessary operations / processes to expedite requirements toward production plans.

  • Implement lean techniques and principles such as 5S, standardized work, waste identification and elimination, value stream mapping, team based multi-skilled workforce, one piece flow technology, visual factory concepts, and total productive maintenance

 

Required Experience and/or Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

  • 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing environment involving high speed machining

  • Strong leadership, communications, and interpersonal skills with ability to interact with all levels of employees, customers, and outside professionals.

  • Behavior and experience demonstrated with results for:

    • Understanding of market dynamics and financial implications for strategic decisions.

    • Leadership style supportive of team and group communication and relationships with peers and customers.

    • Leadership by example via energy level, diligence, aggressiveness, and overall work ethic.

    • Ability to work within a high velocity, autonomous and demanding business culture.

    • Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.

 

Perks of Joining Our Team:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance at 31 days

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

  • Paid Time Off

  • Tuition Reimbursement Program

  • Referral and Shift Bonus

  • Other Benefits Also Available