Bilingual Production Supervisor

Westlake•Phoenix, AZ

18d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Plant Manager, the Bilingual Production Supervisor assists in managing the production facility to meet sales requirements by supervising production personnel and quality assurance technicians. The role supports facility performance, safety, quality, production scheduling, staffing, employee training, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement. Spanish is helpful but not required. The position is subject to Westlake’s at-will employment relationship and equal opportunity policy.

Requirements

Five years of manufacturing experience.
Two years of management experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, equipment manuals, and company manuals and procedures.
Training and development experience with exempt and non-exempt employees.
Good communication skills and ability to read, speak, and write English.
Ability to observe, identify, deduce, and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
Ability to learn quickly and work under minimal supervision.
Participation in one or more process improvement approaches, such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Cost of Quality, Demand Flow Technology, JIT, TQM, ISO 9000-2000, Kaizen, or 5S.
Ability to interact with people from varied backgrounds, levels, and positions.
Math and computer skills, including proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with different organizational levels, in person and by telephone.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Attention to detail.
Ability to tolerate uncomfortable noise levels and temperature extremes, stand for prolonged periods, perform repetitive movements, bend or twist, lift or move items up to 50 pounds, and move around the facilities.
Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances in varied environmental conditions and wear required personal protective equipment, including hearing, vision, and hardhat protection.
Honest, dedicated, enthusiastic team player with a solid work ethic.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related Engineering; sufficient equivalent experience may substitute.
Bilingual Spanish language skills.
SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Comply with Westlake safety policies and procedures.
Help maintain plant facilities and equipment to meet production schedules, including training production personnel in preventive maintenance and establishing a preventive maintenance schedule.
Recommend operating objectives and plans to support the plant’s business goals, and report on facility performance against those objectives as required.
Monitor safety programs, including ensuring regular safety meetings, safe work practices, and use of safety equipment.
Hold regular quality meetings and ensure employees are trained in quality control measures and that products meet or exceed Westlake, ICBO, and UBC standards.
Review production schedules and plan raw material inventories to meet those schedules.
Supervise appropriate training programs for production personnel and discuss training with the Plant Manager.
Implement and coordinate Lean processes, manufacturing and continuous process improvement programs, and plant quality programs in conjunction with the Plant Manager.
Coordinate with Human Resources, Training Management, the Plant Manager, and applicable departments to ensure production shift personnel receive appropriate training; monitor completion of annual training requirements and certifications.
Review plant process improvement and Lean Manufacturing programs, and identify and promote sharing of best practices.
Assist with formal and informal performance appraisals and hiring new employees.
Perform other duties as requested or assigned by the Line Supervisor.