Production Supervisor II/III

Greenheck Group•Knoxville, TN

4d•$83,234 - $114,128

About The Position

Ready to join a global leader in air movement and ventilation? At Greenheck Group, joining our team means more than just starting a job, it’s joining an award-winning culture prioritizing your growth and development. Our unwavering commitment in supporting our team members both personally and professionally has earned us national recognition time and time again. As an innovative, environmentally responsible manufacturer of commercial HVAC systems, Greenheck Group designs and manufactures industry-leading air movement and ventilation solutions through our family of trusted brands. Our products are found in commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities worldwide, from schools and hospitals to factories and stadiums. Since 1947, we’ve proudly invested in our people and our communities, fostering innovation, leadership, and opportunity at every level. We are more than products, we are a team of inspired people doing extraordinary things. Greenheck Group is hiring a Production Supervisor II/III in Knoxville, TN. This role oversees manufacturing operations to meet production plans, productivity targets, and schedule attainment metrics in support of corporate sales objectives. The position ensures high product quality, a safe work environment, and positive employee relations while providing leadership in continuous improvement initiatives and identifying long-term opportunities to enhance manufacturing operations. What you'll be doing: Direct supervision of hourly production team members. Set performance expectations, ensure team has the equipment and training to complete their tasks, monitor work performance results and issue corrective actions as necessary. Execute the daily production plan for the respective area of responsibility. Monitor daily variance to plan, recommend capacity adjustments (overtime, flex labor, etc.) to execute schedule. Promote collaborative effort, team member engagement, autonomy, partnership decision making that aligns with our employer of choice initiatives. Deliver daily, weekly, and monthly communications to team members. Collaborate with engineering on troubleshooting shop floor challenges, special design requested orders and provide new product support as needed. Conduct interviews and help ensure successful onboarding and training plans. Achieve productivity goals and make necessary staffing adjustments to maximize efficiency. Coordinate activities among various internal departments that can affect the production process (i.e. scheduling, engineering, production management, shipping, inventory control, sales and purchasing). Maintain work areas to meet or exceed company 5S and safety standards. Lead continuous improvement activities that enhance our key performance indicators, improve safety culture and/or advance our team member relations. Participate and assist in activities relating to the 5S and Safety Teams when necessary. Coordinate with maintenance personnel on the upkeep and repair of tools and machinery to maximize operating capacity and longevity. Work with Material Specialist to ensure inventory is properly managed and kept accurate. Provide guidance and support in determining stocking requirements, cycle counting activities and timely receipt of manufactured and purchased part inventory. Develop cross-training plans and encourage continued development of our team members. May train others on processes, production strategies. Perform monthly safety training for the area of responsibility, ensure team members follow necessary safety guidelines, and maintain necessary safety records. Utilize ERP, attendance, and other Greenheck systems to support labor and manufacturing processes. Prepare and conduct performance reviews as necessary. Maintain good working knowledge of current labor agreement (where applicable) and any applicable government regulations. Utilize GPS/lean methodologies to drive continuous improvement. Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain, sales and operations planning integrating this knowledge into daily activities increasing efficiencies. Act as a subject matter expert when called upon by manufacturing teams, special project teams and engineering teams. What we think you should know: You will have to opportunity to help build a plant from the ground up. You'll have high visibility during the startup with opportunities for growth as the site matures. You'll play a critical part in helping to shape culture, processes, and standards from day one. Travel: Some travel is expected during the initial training and pre-launch phase. After the plant launch, travel will be minimal, consistent with a typical Production Supervisor role.

Requirements

4-6 years of relevant work experience required (Production Supervisor II).
2-4 years of relevant work experience in a supervisory leadership role required (Production Supervisor II).
2 Year / Associate Degree in supply chain, operations management, engineering, business administration, management, or a related field of study or equivalent years of job experience required.
6-8 years of relevant work experience required (Production Supervisor III).
4-6 years of relevant work experience in a supervisory leadership role required (Production Supervisor III).

Nice To Haves

4 Year / Bachelor Degree in supply chain, operations management, engineering, business administration, management, or a related field of study preferred.
EPPIC, Continuous Improvement training preferred.
SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct supervision of hourly production team members.
Set performance expectations, ensure team has the equipment and training to complete their tasks, monitor work performance results and issue corrective actions as necessary.
Execute the daily production plan for the respective area of responsibility.
Monitor daily variance to plan, recommend capacity adjustments (overtime, flex labor, etc.) to execute schedule.
Promote collaborative effort, team member engagement, autonomy, partnership decision making that aligns with our employer of choice initiatives.
Deliver daily, weekly, and monthly communications to team members.
Collaborate with engineering on troubleshooting shop floor challenges, special design requested orders and provide new product support as needed.
Conduct interviews and help ensure successful onboarding and training plans.
Achieve productivity goals and make necessary staffing adjustments to maximize efficiency.
Coordinate activities among various internal departments that can affect the production process (i.e. scheduling, engineering, production management, shipping, inventory control, sales and purchasing).
Maintain work areas to meet or exceed company 5S and safety standards.
Lead continuous improvement activities that enhance our key performance indicators, improve safety culture and/or advance our team member relations.
Participate and assist in activities relating to the 5S and Safety Teams when necessary.
Coordinate with maintenance personnel on the upkeep and repair of tools and machinery to maximize operating capacity and longevity.
Work with Material Specialist to ensure inventory is properly managed and kept accurate.
Provide guidance and support in determining stocking requirements, cycle counting activities and timely receipt of manufactured and purchased part inventory.
Develop cross-training plans and encourage continued development of our team members.
May train others on processes, production strategies.
Perform monthly safety training for the area of responsibility, ensure team members follow necessary safety guidelines, and maintain necessary safety records.
Utilize ERP, attendance, and other Greenheck systems to support labor and manufacturing processes.
Prepare and conduct performance reviews as necessary.
Maintain good working knowledge of current labor agreement (where applicable) and any applicable government regulations.
Utilize GPS/lean methodologies to drive continuous improvement.
Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain, sales and operations planning integrating this knowledge into daily activities increasing efficiencies.
Act as a subject matter expert when called upon by manufacturing teams, special project teams and engineering teams.