Production Supervisor

Seal & Design is a family-owned company founded and headquartered in Clarence, NY with four divisions located across the U.S. and Canada. Our product line includes gaskets, o-rings, seals, molded rubber and plastics, die-cut foams, and many other products for a wide array of sealing applications. We provide superior products to our customers across many industries, including: Automotive, Medical, Military & Defense, Aerospace, Electronics, Power Generation, Hydraulics, and HVAC.

Seal & Design’s customer focused attitude allows us to exceed customers’ expectations. We are world-class.

To learn more about us visit www.sealanddesign.com and view our recruiting video at https://youtu.be/Bae9usXohso.

The Production Manager supervises, coaches, and trains Production Team Leads to ensure products are manufactured in accordance with cost, quality and quantity specifications and to complete customer satisfaction

Plans, directs, and coordinates the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products at the Syracuse facility in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications and provides continuous leadership and focus on the SEALS mission and developing a world-class operation.

Shift: Monday - Friday: 6:00AM - 2:30PM

Pay: $80 - $100K + Bonus

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• LMA - Leads, Manages and holds Accountable all direct reports
• Actively participates in the vetting, selection and onboarding process
• Monitors efficiency and productivity to ensure expectations are met or exceeded via the labor performance report
• Coaches and counsels employees that are not meeting expected goals
• Provides training on equipment
• Provides hands-on trouble shooting assistance
• Ensures the Master production schedule is being followed
• Conducts regular coaching (formal and JIT)
• Conducts performance reviews and facilitates disciplinary actions as necessary
• Meets or exceeds production KPI’s- Safety, Quality, Efficiency, Productivity, 5S
• Facilitates continuous improvement processes to create efficiency and reduce costs related to manpower and material yields
• Monitors production team (direct & indirect reports) time & attendance and addresses issues; requests approval for OT as needed; approves time records including paid time off requests
• Monitors plant productivity and efficiency daily to ensure that manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner that meets quality standards, on-time shipment goals and customer requirements
• Monitors time sensitive customers and ensures production completes on time
• Updates daily reports and tracks trends
• Oversees Production Performance Board process for all function areas
• Ensures timely review of all RMAs by the production team including appropriate root cause analysis completion and corrective action implementation with look across
• Ensures 5S initiatives are maintained throughout the production areas
• Participates in daily production meetings to review customer orders, manpower, plant schedule and open fast response issues
• Escalates all material and manpower issues to effected parties and Plant Manager
• Monitors department bins to ensure good material handling practices
• Enforces safety policies and practices to ensure culture of health and safety; identifies safety hazards and works with management team on corrective actions
• Develop and execute a cross-training plan to build a flexible, multi-skilled workforce across key production resources
• Coordinate with second-shift lead to ensure production continuity, consistent staffing coverage, and clear shift-to-shift handoff communication
• Apply the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) tools and principles to drive accountability and continuous improvement within the facility

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred and five (5) years of experience in leadership of in a production environment or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency working in a computer supported environment with business systems software and Microsoft office programs
• Proven leadership and delegation skills
• 5S, Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow; able to multi-task
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Job performed indoors in a temperature-controlled office setting as well as in a production environment with some loud machinery noise and occasional non-toxic fumes

Benefits

• 401(k) Profit Sharing
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance