Fabrication Production Supervisor -2nd Shift; lean manufacturing

Job Overview

As a Production Supervisor, you will be the first line leader to support team members within your area/zone. You will be responsible for coordinating day-to-day activities to maintain scheduled production requirements and to ensure your team is successful. This position will be on 2nd Shift, Monday through Thursday, 3:00pm to 1:00am. There may be occasional overtime required on Fridays from 1:00pm to 9:00pm.

• Demonstrate a core value of respectful treatment of all team members in every discussion, interaction, and decision.
• Create an environment that empowers team members and drives continuous improvement in a team environment focused on safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to eliminate waste and develop team member skills to improve lean operations.
• Provide support, coaching, and training to the team leaders under your supervision.
• Ensure team leaders are properly trained within 12 months.
• Ensure that team members are properly trained by their team leader or other designated trainers in their areas of responsibility, including safety, quality, equipment operation, and 5S.
• Ensure team members are tracked on the team member training matrix.
• Establish annual goals and objectives that support the attainment of operating metrics.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employees regarding employee relations issues.
• Interface with union stewards on contract and discipline issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge/Experience/
  
  Education:
  
  Minimum of 1 to 3 years of supervisory experience in a medium/high volume, fast‑paced manufacturing environment is preferred. Bachelor’s degree in business, Manufacturing Engineering or Operations is preferred. Proven history of ability to lead with a servant leadership mindset. Previous professional, internship or co‑op experience will be taken into consideration as relevant experience.
• Skills and Abilities: Must be self‑driven and ambitious with proven leadership capabilities, including providing coaching, mentoring and supervision within a team environment. Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel). Strong problem‑solving skills, including encouraging others on your team to think proactively and create solutions. Basic understanding of process control, production scheduling, Kaizen, Kanban and Lean manufacturing are preferred.
• Physical Requirements: Stooping, bending, standing for long periods of time, manual dexterity and being able to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience working in Fabrication and/or welding preferred.