OVD Manufacturing Supervisor

Lightera•Norcross, GA

About The Position

Responsible as production supervisor for the startup and continuation of all operational aspects of the new OVD facility including effective and successful management of labor, productivity, training, quality control, safety measures, and documentation. Establish the OVD Operations Department and prepare it for long-term success. Hire and supervise the activities of manufacturing personnel engaged in all facets of the manufacturing function. Becomes a process expert to facilitate the high-quality training and detailed practices required for an efficient startup. Work with other teams to create and fill a departmental document management system including Technical design, Quality, and Safety.

Requirements

Manufacturing leadership experience; 5+ years in a manufacturing environment
Process knowledge – in a broad sense if not product specific
Communication skills both written and verbal and both upward and downward in organizational chain
Strong problem-solving capabilities and ability to provide alternative solutions when needed
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Integrity/Honesty: Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Demonstrates consistency in words and actions
Resilience: Deals with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks
Strategic Thinking: Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interest of the organization. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks
Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to changing conditions or unexpected challenges
Team Building: Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.
Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement
Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established systems and policies
Decisiveness: Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions
Human Capital Management: Builds and manages workforce based on organizational goals, budget considerations, and staffing needs. Continuously top grades management team
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or manufacturing management preferred

Nice To Haves

Six-sigma and Lean Certifications
Knowledge of Fiber Optic Industry desirable
Critical thinking, problem solving, and problem resolution skills
SAP Experience
Proficient in MS Office Excel, Word and Power Point; Acute ability to understand and use data for continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Provides management and guidance to direct reports, typically comprising manufacturing associates and team leaders
Ensures clarity around priorities and goals for the manufacturing associates
Guides the talent identification, training, and development processes for Supervisors and their respective teams
Works across functions with peers in other groups to ensure collaboration for shared goals
Interacts with Norcross departments and other senior management for reporting
Ensures (directly and via Leads) that all scheduled equipment is in acceptable operational condition prior to the manufacture of any product and reports all non-compliances to Maintenance Management; subsequently will ensure that staffing and machine assignments are reflective of trained personnel
Scheduling personnel to ensure maximization of daily labor costs in accordance with all production scheduling requirements
Ensure that all daily, weekly and monthly TPM, 6S Audits and Standard work are fulfilled on time and as expected