Production Supervisor

Hexcel Corporation•Pottsville, PA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advanced composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.” Hexcel is currently seeking a Production Supervisor, 3rd Shift for our Pottsville, PA, USA location. The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations: Directly supervise hourly employees in area of responsibility. Train, plan, assign, and direct work in accordance with applicable policies and laws. Monitors area production schedule and productivity. Establish and maintain a professional and consistent work environment to help ensure Pottsville remains a viable and healthy facility that provides a work environment that recognizes and rewards employees for their active engagement in the business and provides growth opportunities for employees. Work to achieve “employer of choice” recognition. Support the Safety Management System as outlined in the Safety Program. This includes specific initiatives such as being a Job Observer, direct involvement in monthly safety meetings and pre-shift safety meetings, safety walk through audits, safety training for direct reports, communicating safety information and leading accident investigations. Act proactively in resolving and correcting safety issues throughout the plant. Follow all safety guidelines and requirements for the areas in which they work. Support the Quality Management System as outlined in the Quality Policy. This includes specific initiatives such as being a Job Observer, direct involvement in monthly quality meetings and pre-shift meetings, quality walk through audits, quality training for direct reports, communicating quality information and investigations. Act proactively in resolving and correcting quality issues throughout the plant. Follow all quality guidelines and requirements for the areas in which they work. Supervise, educate, coach and provide developmental opportunities to team members; remove barriers to assure individual and group success and completion of all goals in the following: Safety, Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Productivity and cost control, Continuous Improvement. Communicate daily with other Supervisors on personnel issues, equipment status, and manufacturing progress in meeting schedule. Ensure thorough pass downs with all stakeholders. Conduct performance appraisals, issue commendations and corrective actions and address complaints/resolve problems for all direct reports. Approve time and attendance through timekeeping system. Participate in interviewing/hiring/onboarding of employees as assigned. Assess new hires during probationary period to ensure they are receiving adequate training and are developing the necessary skills and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Three - five years' production experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong computer proficiency including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint; ERP/MRP experience preferred.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and other Continuous Improvement techniques; Lean and/or Six Sigma certification preferred.
Strong problem solving, facilitation and communication skills (verbal and written).
Regular attendance on company premises is required.
Eligible candidates must be a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
ERP/MRP experience preferred.
Lean and/or Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise hourly employees in area of responsibility.
Train, plan, assign, and direct work in accordance with applicable policies and laws.
Monitors area production schedule and productivity.
Establish and maintain a professional and consistent work environment to help ensure Pottsville remains a viable and healthy facility that provides a work environment that recognizes and rewards employees for their active engagement in the business and provides growth opportunities for employees.
Work to achieve “employer of choice” recognition.
Support the Safety Management System as outlined in the Safety Program. This includes specific initiatives such as being a Job Observer, direct involvement in monthly safety meetings and pre-shift safety meetings, safety walk through audits, safety training for direct reports, communicating safety information and leading accident investigations.
Act proactively in resolving and correcting safety issues throughout the plant.
Follow all safety guidelines and requirements for the areas in which they work.
Support the Quality Management System as outlined in the Quality Policy. This includes specific initiatives such as being a Job Observer, direct involvement in monthly quality meetings and pre-shift meetings, quality walk through audits, quality training for direct reports, communicating quality information and investigations.
Act proactively in resolving and correcting quality issues throughout the plant.
Follow all quality guidelines and requirements for the areas in which they work.
Supervise, educate, coach and provide developmental opportunities to team members; remove barriers to assure individual and group success and completion of all goals in the following: Safety, Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Productivity and cost control, Continuous Improvement.
Communicate daily with other Supervisors on personnel issues, equipment status, and manufacturing progress in meeting schedule.
Ensure thorough pass downs with all stakeholders.
Conduct performance appraisals, issue commendations and corrective actions and address complaints/resolve problems for all direct reports.
Approve time and attendance through timekeeping system.
Participate in interviewing/hiring/onboarding of employees as assigned.
Assess new hires during probationary period to ensure they are receiving adequate training and are developing the necessary skills and experience.