Associate Production Supervisor

Gorbel•Usa, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Gorbel's mission is to improve people's lives, and this mission guides everything they do, from the products and services they provide to their outside customers to the work environment they foster for their employees. They are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distribution sectors. Gorbel is on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution, a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate its products and processes. They are currently hiring for open positions in the US and Canada. They operate in Canada as Engineered Lifting Systems and Equipment (ELS)/DBA Gorbel® Canada, and subsequent communication related to Canadian positions may show the ELS name. You may be contacted by phone by recruitment personnel based in either Canada or New York. This role is for the Second Shift.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
2-5 years experience in manufacturing and leadership preferred
Associates degree or higher preferred
Strong organizational, planning, analytical and interpersonal skills
Ability to utilize Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, ERP software, and other computer software
Demonstrated application of Lean manufacturing
Must demonstrate excellent people management skills
Ability to manage project work to completion
Ability to effectively communicate across the organization including internal customers and suppliers
Ability to travel domestically as needed, < 10%

Responsibilities

Coordinating the day-to-day workflow through the factory departments to ensure on-time shipment of a quality product.
Ensuring employee safety through leading by example, the consistent enforcement of safety policies, and addressing all raised or observed safety concerns.
Pursuing, participating, and leading the implementation and sustaining of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement activities throughout their departments and the overall factory.
Driving a positive safety culture within the factory and organization by following and applying the Gorbel safety standards and practices.
Exhibiting Gorbel core behavioral values of integrity, positive people in a positive environment, extraordinary customer experience, and future-oriented.
Leading teams to drive results for the entire factory on key performance metrics on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
Managing employee relations issues in a fair and consistent manner including the application of established policies and procedures.
Providing ongoing training and employee development including cross-training.
Effectively communicating with direct reports, peers, and leadership on a regular basis including safety huddles, company communications, daily huddles, quality reviews, customer feedback, etc.
Ensuring proper staffing and scheduling is in place to meet production goals.
Ensuring manufacturing processes are followed and actively driving continuous improvement.
Leading root cause investigations, corrective action/preventative action implementations for safety, quality, people, and production-related issues.
Leading 6S, kaizen, and other continuous improvement activities.
Providing regular vital conversations with frequent reinforcing and redirecting feedback.
Regularly conducting safety, quality, and process audits to ensure positive results and drive improvement.
Delivering results with a high level of independence and self-motivated behaviors.
Performing all other duties as assigned by management.