Production Supervisor

Description

The Production Supervisor serves as a vital member of the manufacturing operations site leadership team reporting directly to the Plant Manager. This position will be responsible for leading Manufacturing functions for a hydraulic assembly operations plant. The chosen candidate will effectively direct and lead all aspects of manufacturing operations as well as provide critical support to continuously improve Quality in our manufacturing processes.

This person must possess a “continuous improvement” mindset and be a champion of LEAN efforts throughout the facility. Moreover, this position will be supported by a leadership team that values Lean Manufacturing principles and understands the value and link to achieve operational excellence.

• Utilize data driven processes to achieve key performance goals that meet or exceed manufacturing requirements and increase customer satisfaction. Follow world‑class operational standards for measuring and communicating visual metrics related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, etc.
• Work with plant direct and indirect labor to manage daily operations and consistently apply practices and enforce policies.
• Working with the Quality organization, manage the corrective action process. This is achieved through utilization of 8D/A3 problem solving, and customer audits. Achieve Cost Reduction through championing data‑drive decisions and utilization of Lean and Six‑sigma problem‑solving techniques.
• Must take ownership and accountability for improving safety throughout the operation and support the organization’s overall HSSE mission.
• Drive continuous improvement processes by utilizing CMOS techniques to increase output and lower costs in manufacturing/assembly areas.
• Support and ensure ISO 9001 processes and procedures are maintained and coordinates preventative measures to enhance system capability. Provide leadership for problem resolution and use formalized root‑cause problem solving approaches (5‑Why, 4‑Block, 8D, etc.) to effectively define problems and drive to solutions.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Experience and/or Training:

• Five (5) or more years of experience in assembly manufacturing / ISO 9001 organization.
• Three (3) years in a comparable leadership / management position is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Clear and concise verbal and written skills. Ability to communicate and influence effectively cross‑functionally and at all levels.
• Demonstrated skills of building processes and teams.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills -- both oral and written, demonstrated by the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from production employees, groups of managers, peers and occasionally customers.
• In‑depth experience with lean manufacturing methods and continuous improvement mindset. Must have demonstrated skills in use of visual management to manage daily operations. Passion for root cause analysis and methodical problem solving.

• Ethics - Treats people with respect;
  Keeps commitments;
  Inspires the trust of others;
  Works with integrity and ethically;
  Upholds organizational values.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities;
  Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;
  Gives and welcomes feedback;
  Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
  Puts success of team above own interests;
  Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
  Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Analytical - Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• Problem Solving – Proficient with problem solving toolbox (8D, A3, VSM, Fishbone, etc.) Identifies and resolves…