3rd Shift Supervisor Production - Aluminum Machining

Briggs and Stratton Corporation•Auburn, AL

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About The Position

Coordinates the effective use of equipment, facilities, team members and skill sets in order to meet all safety, quality, delivery and cost requirements for a group of departments and/or multiple shifts.

Requirements

Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, procedures and production/quality standards
Demonstrated ability to work with multiple internal departments to ensure on-time delivery of quality product
May require in-depth ability to read, interpret and explain blueprints, engineering drawings, job orders and specifications based on location
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with and motivate a diverse group of employees
Advanced ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of personnel and production problems
Strong computer skills and familiarity with office productivity software and business control software such as SAP
Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced production environment, often under time constraints
Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location
High School diploma
General Education Degree
Minimum of three years of experience in a manufacturing environment including previous experience managing personnel in a production environment with High school diploma
Minimum of one year of experience in a manufacturing environment with Bachelor's degree

Nice To Haves

Experience working in multiple departments preferred
Experience with continuous improvement methods and teams, or cost reduction initiatives showing tangible results

Responsibilities

Develops, trains and motivates team members to achieve desired safety, efficiency, proficiency, cooperation and morale; maintains awareness of plant and/or engineering policies and procedures and ensures employee adherence; may recommend and/or implement new plant policies and procedures
Analyzes potential production problems (delays, material shortages, equipment repairs, etc.) and devises and implements procedures to minimize lost time due to these occurrences
Reviews operational schedules, coordinates production/testing activities, and manages team member assignments; may manage for multiple departments and/or shifts
Assists with tasks such as monitoring and determining manufacturing costs and outlay, quality and quantity of goods produced, production methods, tooling applications and ensures the effective use of production hours, skills, machines, equipment and facilities
Interacts with engineers to modify machines, equipment and/or processes to improve safety, production and overall quality; provides liaison support between plant and engineering to ensure efficient manufacturing processes
Uses data to estimate work-hour requirements and departmental efficiencies for continuous improvement projects. Recommends and initiates projects; sees those projects through to deadline with measurable improvements
Manages costs and budgets and provide corrective action plans to improve budgetary control
Inspects materials and finished product for quality compliance as required
Perform full range of managerial responsibilities which may include but not be limited to: interviewing, hiring, coaching and developing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; EEO/AA; performance management; department budget
Perform other duties as assigned