Plant Supervisor

Position Title: Plant Supervisor
Location: Gaishin Manufacturing
Reports To: General Manager
Department: Production / Manufacturing

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Plant Supervisor to lead our manufacturing operations with energy and precision. In this pivotal role, you will oversee daily plant activities, ensuring production processes run smoothly, efficiently, and safely. Your leadership will drive continuous improvement initiatives, optimize production schedules, and foster a collaborative team environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional passionate about manufacturing management and operational excellence to make a significant impact on our plant’s success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Supervision: Lead, manage, and motivate the shop floor team to ensure optimal performance, high morale, and a collaborative work environment. This includes setting daily production goals and monitoring progress.
• Production Planning & Scheduling: Coordinate and schedule daily production activities, ensuring the efficient flow of materials, equipment, and personnel. Monitor progress against production timelines and make adjustments as necessary.
• Quality Control: Ensure all products and processes meet established quality standards. Oversee inspections, identify defects or process issues, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Workplace Safety: Enforce company safety policies and ensure that all workers comply with safety standards. Promote a culture of safety, provide necessary training, and perform safety audits.
• Workplace 5S: Drive 5S activities throughout the plant to improve uptime and created and optimized working environment.
• Equipment & Maintenance Oversight: Ensure that all equipment is in good working condition and that any maintenance or repairs are promptly addressed to minimize downtime.
• Training & Development: Provide training to employees on shop floor procedures, safety protocols, and machinery operation. Ensure that team members are cross-trained to handle various tasks and responsibilities.
• Inventory Management: Oversee material handling, inventory control, and ensure that supplies are available to meet production demands. Minimize waste and manage storage efficiently.
• Performance Reporting: Track production output, efficiency, and quality metrics. Prepare and present regular reports to management on shop performance and key operational metrics.
• Problem-Solving: Identify issues that arise in the production process (e.g., delays, quality issues) and find solutions quickly to keep production on track.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead continuous improvement initiatives, such as streamlining processes, reducing waste, and increasing production efficiency. Encourage employees to suggest improvements.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree or technical certification in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a CNC manufacturing or shop floor environment, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of shop floor processes, machinery, and equipment.
• Proven leadership skills and experience managing teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, production orders, and technical drawings.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Proficiency with production management software or scheduling tools.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and best practices in manufacturing.

Key Performance Metrics (KPIs):

Production Efficiency:

Target: 90% or higher production efficiency.

Measures: Ratio of actual production output to planned production output, accounting for downtime, delays, and machine setup times.

On-Time Delivery:

Target: 98%+ on-time delivery of orders.

Measures: Percentage of orders delivered by the promised deadline versus total orders produced.

Quality Assurance:

Target: Less than 3% defect rate in production.

Measures: Number of defective or reworked products as a percentage of total production output.

Safety Performance:

Target: Zero recordable safety incidents.

Measures: Number of safety incidents, near misses, or OSHA-reportable incidents that occur in the shop per quarter or year.

Employee Productivity:

Target: 150% average employee productivity.

Measures: Output per worker compared to labor hours worked, calculated monthly or quarterly.

Downtime & Equipment Availability:

Target: Less than 5% unplanned downtime.

Measures: Total downtime due to equipment failure, maintenance, or other unplanned factors compared to the total available machine time.

Employee Turnover & Retention:

Target: Annual employee turnover rate of less than 20%.

Measures: The percentage of employees who leave or are replaced during the year.

5S Performance

Target: Score of 75 or better in 2025

Measures: Weekly 5S audits

Training Completion:

Target: 100% employee training completion rate.

Measures: The percentage of employees who complete required safety, operational, and quality training on time.

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• CNC: 2 years (Required)
• Supervising: 2 years (Required)
• Blueprint reading: 2 years (Required)
• Communication skills: 2 years (Required)
• Problem-solving: 2 years (Required)
• Production management: 2 years (Required)
• Commitment to safety: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person