Production Supervisor

ABOUT EAGLEPICHER

Eagle Picher Technologies is driving the electrification of defense, aviation and space. We provide the broadest range of battery systems in the world for the most demanding applications. We develop leading‑edge products that make drones fly higher, undersea vessels run longer, aircraft fly farther, rockets launch safely and satellites operate longer. With our cutting‑edge research and manufacturing, we continue to set new standards in the industry.

For 100 years, we have provided mission‑critical power solutions to the defense, aviation and space markets. Eagle Picher provides custom battery assemblies, battery management systems, pyrotechnic devices and other power solutions.

ABOUT EAGLEPICHER

Eagle Picher Technologies is driving the electrification of defense, aviation and space. We provide the broadest range of battery systems in the world for the most demanding applications. We develop leading‑edge products that make drones fly higher, undersea vessels run longer, aircraft fly farther, rockets launch safely and satellites operate longer. With our cutting‑edge research and manufacturing, we continue to set new standards in the industry.

For 100 years, we have provided mission‑critical power solutions to the defense, aviation and space markets. Eagle Picher provides custom battery assemblies, battery management systems, pyrotechnic devices and other power solutions.

Our employees are passionate, dedicated and empowered to realize our vision. We strive for the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds personalities and perspectives, and to ensure this works, we create an inclusive work environment that places a premium on communication and collaboration. At Eagle Picher, we will give you the opportunity to harness all that is within you with access to the latest tools, information and training.

Eagle Picher is headquartered in Joplin, MO with manufacturing and research and development facilities in Joplin, MO, Seneca, MO, Pittsburg, KS, East Greenwich, RI and in Southbridge, MA.

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The Supervisor – Production will assist Operations leadership in an assigned production area in ensuring operations meets production schedules in accordance within quality, cost, delivery, technical and safety standards. Position is responsible for the day to day management of employees, organizing, prioritizing and monitoring work flow within the assigned production area. Directly supervises front line employees as well as team leads and/or group leaders.

• Establish “best practices” procedures for achieving company objectives within Manufacturing and for maintaining high standards and effective systems of control in the areas of manufacturing efficiency and productivity, resource and capacity utilization, forecasting and capacity planning, inventory control, process improvement, new product and process introduction, and manufactured product quality
• Communicate job expectations, plans, monitors, and appraises job results through effective motivational techniques, coaching, counseling and disciplining of employees. Must initiate, coordinate and enforce systems, policies and procedures including visual management systems and attendance tracking.
• Ensures employees in production area are provided specific direction and empowered to meet daily operational goals. May perform duties of Group Leader as necessary.
• Ensures employees in production area maintain compliance with training requirements and are properly on‑boarded. Document processes, standard work instructions and ensure staff are cross‑trained to provided adequate coverage.
• Gather, monitor and provide reports on critical business metrics; utilize management operating system, enterprise resource planning and other software and systems to measure success and coordinate efforts.
• Continuously improve effectiveness and efficiency within area through the implementation and promotion of Lean Manufacturing, DMAIC and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Responsible for creating a safe work environment, training individuals on proper safeguards including PPE, monitoring the work environment for safety risks…