Production Supervisor - Pompano Beach, FL

The Shade Store • Pompano Beach, FL

155d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the manufacturing process remains smooth and efficient by organizing workflows and monitoring staff. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for overseeing manufacturing processes by managing a staff of full-time employees and temporary hourly employees on the production floor and coordinating resources to complete the daily / weekly production schedule in accordance with all company safety, quality, and productivity protocols. The primary role is to run the shift production, meet safety, production schedules and maintaining high quality standards in a harmonious work environment. The position builds strong relationships with manufacturing leaders & team members to enhance workforce performance by supporting employees' safety and development. The Production Supervisor will coordinate with Production Manager and Customer Service Department to access workload, maintain standards, and resolve potential problems. This position builds strong relationships with manufacturing leaders and team members by making recommendations on personnel, tooling, fixtures, equipment, and process improvement.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of related industry manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated experience in project management.
• Craftsmanship background preferred.
• Two plus years of experience as a leader in process oriented environment required.
• Excellent communication skills required. English or Spanish required, English preferred.
• Familiar with Six-Sigma, SPC and/or Lean methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, and a strong work ethic.
• Must be proficient in PC usage and MS Office.
• Ability to write reports legibly and accurately.
• Relevant training and certification in industrial production, engineering, or any related field.
• Flexible, self-starter, able to manage multiple ongoing projects without close supervision.
• Must have the ability to train personnel on all aspects of the production.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds. May team-lift up 50+ lbs.
• Requires 5+ years of general work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Six-Sigma, SPC and/or Lean methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Supervising operations within a facility to achieve higher output.
• Monitor daily production and adjust production based on inventory.
• Identify opportunities for improvements in manufacturing quality, optimization, and process standardization.
• Maintaining communication between team members and manufacturing leaders.
• Develop meaningful partnerships with our internal departments and team members.
• Create a culture of empowerment and accountability.
• Ensuring the flow of production materials, machinery, and other resources.
• Develop talent and recognize Production Associates' contributions and accomplishments.
• Prepare the production floor for daily production.
• Support manufacturing including investigation into root cause of manufacturing defects and/or failures.
• Work with management and employees to leverage their experience and knowledge.
• Confirm final documentation accuracy of production/engineering work orders.
• Drive the continuous improvement culture with a 'Plan, Do, Check, Act' management style.
• Document and respond to production and quality statistics related to output and lot traceability performance issues.
• Perform and document product testing to confirm and maintain quality requirements.
• Participate in process improvement and lean implementation.
• Evaluate employee's overall performance, establishing goals and objectives.
• Observe, enforce, and conduct audits of quality, safety, and compliance standards.
• Ensure all product, material, parts, and documentation follow Company specifications and quality standards.
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Identify units that fail tests or tolerance levels and repair as necessary.
• Lead and support day-to-day production activities within assigned area of responsibility.
• Ensure workers acquire necessary knowledge of methods, procedures, and standards.
• Work with team members to suggest and implement process improvements.
• Document and improve standard work to improve training of employees.
• Visually inspect parts to quality standards as described in the quality system.
• Assist in the recruitment and onboarding of new hires.
• Communicate any problems which arise to the Department Manager.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Textile Product Mills
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees