Production Supervisor II - Mechanical Packing

A.W. Chesterton Company•Groveland, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Operations professionals manage and support the creation of our world-class flow control products in a low-volume, high mix manufacturing environment. These folks are our manufacturing leaders - shop managers, purchasing professionals, production and demand planners, engineers, and quality professionals who value working with other top manufacturing professionals and helping solve complex production problems. In addition to a work environment that promotes learning and promote-from-within opportunities, we understand what matters to our production workers: competitive, market-drive pay, outstanding benefits, and a stable and dependable job place supported by over 140 years of being in business. If you are looking for a place to call home in your next manufacturing role, come and explore all that Chesterton has to offer!

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced interpersonal skills.
Ability to function as a team player.
Ability to supervise others and to manage and evaluate work performance effectively and objectively.
Thorough understanding of manufacturing environment.
Strong problem solving and decision making skills utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, and 8D methodology.
Ability to perform various manufacturing functions requiring manual dexterity and lifting abilities.
Ability to operate hand/power tools and machinery.
Associate degree preferred
4-6 years of demonstrated experience in supervisory manufacturing environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to direct the operations of a cell.
Ability to direct the work of others and manage day to day employee issues.
Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
Ability to perform multiple manufacturing functions and work in an uncomfortable environment.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Nice To Haves

Works under general direction and independently.
Provides direction to the cells guided by established procedures.
Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall quality and efficiency.
Monitors work operations on a daily basis requiring thorough knowledge of the cell and the ability to perform all critical functions within that cell.
Erroneous decisions or failure to get results will cause delays in manufacturing schedules and/or result in the allocation of additional resources.
Works closely with leads and management.
Requires the ability to work as a team player to solve complex problems and make decisions that affect the entire manufacturing floor.
Ability to work in an uncomfortable environment, i.e., exposure to noise and variable temperatures.
Ability to work under pressure and make unpopular decisions.
Ability to manage multiple issues of varying complexity simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Maintains safe working environment, ensures safety procedures are followed, and provides for proper housekeeping in all work centers.
Works Environmental, Health and Safety to evaluate requirements of the department.
Recommends improvements as required.
Performs all administrative functions necessary.
Ensures quality procedures are implemented and that activities in the manufacturing area are performed according to quality standard and procedures.
Monitors and maintains cell absenteeism and disciplinary records.
Documents absenteeism and discipline problems and recommends various course of action as required.
Monitors and documents direct employee performance evaluations and recommends salary increases.
Identifies employee training needs and coordinates proper training.
Develops training plans; monitors training records.
Evaluates labor requirements for daily and weekly schedules to support planning and customer service.
Authorizes the transfer and disposal of all Hazardous Waste resulting from processes within the work department.
Assists management in the creation and proper execution of the budget and spending plan(s).
Conducts and documents regularly department meetings.
Keeps employees informed of all pertinent information as directed by management.
Ability to perform multiple direct labor/value added tasks as deemed necessary. Such tasks include but not limited to: operating various machinery, hand and power tools; mechanical assembly functions; test functions; material handling; sand blasting; gasket cutting and other manufacturing floor functions.
Measure and report on manufacturing KPI, in support of customer service excellence and audit/certification requirements.
Work with Process Engineering to review and suggest updates to Work Instructions for best practices.
Identify inaccuracies in BOM’s and Routes and work with team to rectify such discrepancies.
Identify areas of continuous improvement including but not limited to improving delivery, identifying cost savings and eliminating redundancy.

Benefits

“Work Today, get paid tomorrow” - withdraw up to 30% of your earned daily wages the next day after you work rather than waiting for pay day!
Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program
BCBS Medical Coverage
Delta Dental
401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution
PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes
Vision insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs
Parental leave for moms and dads to be
Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles)
A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more!