Production Supervisor - Fabrication/Welding; 2nd shift
About The Position
This position functions as a working supervisor for individuals involved with Value Stream and/or Manufacturing Engineering operations. The Production Supervisor 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. The role is located in Hesston, KS and involves coaching and training direct reports, developing and communicating metrics, Gemba walks to observe and coach flow, safety, 5S, standard work, and visual processes, participating in daily huddles, and performing daily employee time sheets and routine Human Resources paperwork. Duties are subject to change as business needs evolve.
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 learning resources, including Lean Academy and online university.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
