Production Supervisor I, 2nd shift

Regal Rexnord•Downers Grove, IL

41d•Onsite

About The Position

Regal Rexnord Aerospace Solutions is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor who will report directly to the Value Stream Manager, and manages the production operations and continuous improvement initiatives for the Assembly and Lapping/Honing Departments. The Production Supervisor owns the metrics of safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, total associate engagement, cross training and 6S for a large portion of the aerospace manufacturing operations. The Production Supervisor is responsible for driving improvements in all of the aforementioned metrics as well as developing the shop floor Team Leaders and Associates to take ownership of their areas and function as a cohesive, independent group.

Requirements

Four year college degree (or related experience) and a minimum of five years manufacturing experience in an aerospace manufacturing preferred (machine shop) environment.
Minimum three years supervisory or applicable experience
Experience participating in/leading Kaizen Events focused on process improvements using lean manufacturing techniques
Effective communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong leadership style and ability effectively escalate production and personnel issues to get them resolved in a timely fashion
Ability to promote and foster a Continuous Improvement culture across a large associate team
Ability to maintain an even demeanor in the face of adversity and exemplify strong, confident and fair leadership
Working knowledge of 6S and Lean Manufacturing Concepts and the benefits of cellular manufacturing
Working knowledge OSHA Safety Regulations
Ability to gather data and facts around operational issues and formulate and execute an action plan to systematically eliminate these issues
Ability to manage multiple areas and tasks while being complete and thorough in all interactions
Ability to work in a fast-paced high mix production environment.
Support weekend supervision coverage

Nice To Haves

Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a ‘U.S. Person’, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position.

Responsibilities

Drive Safety First Culture throughout the facility.
Promoting awareness and improvements
Verify Associates adherence to all quality procedures
Ensure daily maintenance of the SQDC reporting by each department
Drive hourly productivity and accurate recording of daily production counts
Lead effective RRCA analysis addressing production opportunities
Implement Operations Performance Based Countermeasures
Own Quarterly Performance Review process for each associate and give regular performance feedback
Verify completion of TPM activities in each department and drive equipment downtime issues to resolution
Lead and maintain 6S activities and standards
Lead communication meetings with shop teams
Coach and empower Team Leaders and Associates to improve and take ownership of their areas and Teams
Ensure timely flow of orders through the shop
Coordinate the training and mentoring of new associates
Develop and lead effort to cross train associates
Lead transition of DG Manufacturing to Future State Vision
Support RBS activities and site continuous improvement journey
Maintain employee timekeeping and absences
Perform other related duties as assigned and assist in other department operations as required accommodating personnel and production requirements.