Production Supervisor - Leads Department
About The Position
First-line supervisor responsible for a team of hourly production employees within the Leads departments on a single shift. Responsible for overall day-to-day management of the Leads Operations department. Drives production results by coordinating manpower requirements, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, maintaining quality within established specifications, purchasing of raw material, arranging for repair of equipment, maintaining discipline, providing for on-the-job training and administering other personnel functions.
Requirements
- Three to five years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Good written and excellent verbal communication skills.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Demonstrated sense of urgency.
- Demonstrated bias for action.
Responsibilities
- Accomplishes manufacturing results for Leads Operations department by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring and directing work of department personnel; appraising job results, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
- Manages production plan including scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; and reporting results via daily board meetings and monthly BUM meetings.
- Partners with the Planning and Materials groups to ensure completion of production schedule and resolve any issues that may arise.
- Maintains thorough knowledge of all processes and equipment.
- Reports any process and equipment problems to the Operations Manager.
- Trains, upgrades, evaluates, and reviews operators and sends recommendations to the Operations Manager.
- Responsible for all processes, equipment, associate's safety, and housekeeping of the area and meeting production quality and quantity standards on multiple shifts.
- Works with Manufacturing Engineering team to troubleshoot problems and help identify productivity opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
