Production Supervisor

Hexcel Corporation • Kent, WA

152d • $77,968 - $117,324

About The Position

Hexcel is currently seeking a Production Supervisor for our Kent, WA, USA location. The successful candidate will provide coordination, scheduling and management of materials, personnel and equipment to optimize production. Organize, coordinate and lead the activities of production shift personnel. Assign responsibilities, develop and maintain schedules for the safe and efficient manufacture of high quality product at minimum cost. Monitors work area production schedule and employee productivity performance. Educate, coach and provide motivational opportunities to team members; remove barriers to assure individual and group success and completion of all goals. Manage non-manufacturing personnel during off shift coverage (lab personnel, maintenance, etc.).

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of production leadership experience and/or three years of military leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to mediate conflict and perform thorough investigations.
• Experience with leadership in unionized environment preferred.
• Strong computer proficiency including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
• Strong problem solving, facilitation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and other Continuous Improvement techniques.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, educate, coach and provide developmental opportunities to team members.
• Remove barriers to assure individual and group success and completion of all goals.
• Support the Safety Management System as outlined in the Safety Program.
• Direct involvement in monthly safety meetings and pre-shift safety meetings.
• Conduct safety walk through audits and safety training for direct reports.
• Communicate safety information and lead accident investigations.
• Direct involvement in monthly quality meetings and pre-shift meetings.
• Conduct quality walk through audits and quality training for direct reports.
• Communicate quality information and investigations.
• Monitor area production schedule and productivity.
• Maintain effective communication with plant management and other departments.
• Provide leadership through active participation in the development of employees.
• Establish an atmosphere of teamwork to assure the success of the team and the business.
• Assess new hires during probationary period to ensure they are receiving adequate training.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Paid and unpaid time away from work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees