Production Supervisor

JOB TITLE: PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR-1st Shift

• Stamping
• LASER AND FABRICATION

DEPARTMENT: MANUFACTURING

REPORTS TO: MANUFACTURING MANAGER

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute on priorities and production plans provided by operations management.
• Manage, coach, mentor, and support production associates on shift. Identify training needs and coordinate skill development.
• Execute and maintain Standardized Manufacturing instructions and Control plans.
• Support issue resolution including root cause investigation & corrective action tracking.
• Ensure quality standards are being met throughout the entire production process and support no defects from leaving a station or team area.
• Generate daily reports for operations.
• Monitor and ensure safety standards are met by all employees. Supervises employees in order to meet production schedules and maintain optimum efficiencies & man hour utilization. Completes all associated production reports.
• Attend production meetings and supports the planning, scheduling, and coordinating of pressroom activities to fulfill sales orders with quality parts on time.
• Coordinate support functions and remove obstacles to ensure continuous press or welding operations.
• Audit work and ensure corrective actions are followed through to completion.
• Organize and prioritize all pressroom employee activity.
• Responsible for the quality of all products produced in the pressroom and coordinate the resources available to resolve quality problems.
• Study production efficiency reports and implement corrective actions as needed to optimize output; will also share performance reports with department employees on a daily/weekly basis to promote employee participation in optimization efforts.
• Work directly with Tool Room to troubleshoot tooling problems and prioritize tool service when required to minimize press downtime or meet schedule requirements.
• Understands MRP or ERP system and be able to train and monitor employees to ensure all relevant production and timekeeping data is entered on time and correctly.
• Ensure effective employee relations and resolve employee issues through conflict resolution.
• Assist in employment decisions (hiring, discipline, terminations).
• Prepare and conduct constructive employee performance evaluations.
• Performs accident investigations, prepares reports and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Communications with all departments on work area related issues.
• Responsible for completing other assignments as directed by the Manufacturing Manager.
• Availability to work as needed and including weekends as required. Expect a minimum of 8.5-to-9-hour workday, excluding lunch.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma required, Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in a high-speed or fabrication manufacturing environment.
• Stamping background in metal stamping or forming production preferred.
• Must have Laser background in metal fabrication using lasers, turrets, CNC brake presses and welding.
• Five (5) years of factory related experience in the metal working industry, managing, or supervising teams of people in a production environment.
• Experience in welding.
• Knowledge of 5S, lean manufacturing or 6-Sigma principles
• Communicate clearly using excellent written and verbal skills
• Proficient with MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project)
• Able to interpret blueprints and related specifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person