Production Supervisor – Electro-Mechanical

Encoder Products Company•Sagle, ID

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for order fulfillment operations assuring that parts, equipment, and staffing is adequate for the daily workflow. They lead and direct a team of employees in the manufacturing of electro-mechanical devices called encoders. They plan, schedule, and execute daily manufacturing operations, monitors production levels and key performance metrics, and implements Lean Manufacturing principles to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret work instruction and product specifications
Ability to convey technical information
Ability to read and write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees
Ability to actively listen to groups of customers or employees
Ability to motivate, develop, and direct employees as they work, identifying the best people for the job
Ability to multitask
Possess a sense of urgency and time-management
Uses tact and diplomacy when communicating
Strong attention to detail
2-year certificate from college or technical school preferred
3+ years related supervisory experience and/or training preferred
Prior experience as production assembler or lead preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Familiarity with ERP systems preferred

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and execute daily manufacturing operations for order fulfillment (identifying, correcting, and reporting inadequate staffing, parts, or equipment needed for meeting the day’s production plan).
Ensure products conform to specifications and quality requirements.
Support a safe and compliant work environment by enforcing company safety policies.
Monitors production levels and key performance metrics.
Utilize the company’s ERP system to plan, assign, and monitor work based on production requirements and labor needs.
Provide strong, collaborative leadership to production employees through consistent expectations, effective coaching, and employee development.
Hire, train, conduct performance appraisals, and provide retraining or correction to employees, as necessary.
Analyze, initiate, and/or suggest plans to motivate employees to achieve work goals, resolve work problems, or assist employees in resolving work problems.
Interpret and enforce company policies with employees.
Maintain employee attendance records and establish metrics related to production or team performance such as output, yield, and efficiency.
Recommend and supervise the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles and strategic initiatives focused on improving safety, quality (i.e., new production methods for process reliability), delivery (i.e., increasing overall productivity of people and equipment), and cost reduction (i.e., eliminate waste for improved efficiency).
Report and collaborate with cross functional teams on needs for setup and/or adjustments of machines, tooling, or equipment.
Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
Confer with other supervisors and/or managers to coordinate activities between corporate teams.
Backfill as an assembler in lines and as a Line Lead as needed.
Other production supervisory duties as needed.