Production Supervisor - Fabrication/Welding; 2nd shift

Stanley Black & Decker • Hesston, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Functions as a working supervisor for individuals involved with Value Stream and/or Manufacturing Engineering operations. This position will be responsible for working with Value Stream Managers to develop metrics that feed into corporate goals and communicate progress and gap closure in response to these metrics. As a Production Supervisor, you’ll be part of our team located in Hesston, KS. You’ll get to: Coach and train direct reports who are engaged in providing technical support for value stream. (Approx. 40%) Develop metrics that feed into corporate goals. Communicate goals and progress to reports and Value Stream manager. Continual Kaizen to close gaps as needed. (Approx.30%) Gemba – go and see the process. Look for and coach flow, safety, 5S, standard work, and visual processes. (Approx. 20%) Participate in daily huddles (Approx. 5%) Perform daily employee time sheets and routine Human Resources paperwork (Approx. 5%) NOTE: These duties are subject to change as business needs and strategies evolve. Employee may be required to perform other duties of comparable complexity.

Requirements

• High School /GED diploma required
• Production and value stream experience in manufacturing
• Experience utilizing Lean tools to measure and improve the departments Key Performance Indicators (i.e. VSM, SMED, 5s, TPM, Kaizen, etc.).
• Proficiency in a Windows operating environment, including e-mail and Microsoft Office software.
• Interpersonal skills and decision making ability.
• Verbal and written skills.
• Communicates effectively with employees, upper management, and customers.
• Must be able to give and receive feedback in order to correct behavior.
• Motivation and self-starting initiative is required.
• Management and leadership skills are required.
• Organizational skills, ability to handle multiple task and manage priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree preferred
• Minimum of three to five years of past supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position

Responsibilities

• Coach and train direct reports who are engaged in providing technical support for value stream.
• Develop metrics that feed into corporate goals.
• Communicate goals and progress to reports and Value Stream manager.
• Continual Kaizen to close gaps as needed.
• Gemba – go and see the process. Look for and coach flow, safety, 5S, standard work, and visual processes.
• Participate in daily huddles.
• Perform daily employee time sheets and routine Human Resources paperwork.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
• competitive salary
• comprehensive benefits plan
• retirement benefits
• paid vacation, holidays & personal days
• access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED