Production Supervisor

Forgent•Dayton, MN

21d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor provides first-line supervision for employees across multiple functional areas in manufacturing operations. The role oversees production operations to meet or exceed productivity and quality goals and is responsible for employee training, accuracy, performance evaluations, and reviews. The supervisor plans and monitors production workflows, schedules, labor, and resources; provides direction to Cell Leaders and Shift Leaders; coordinates tooling, supplies, and machine maintenance; and communicates productivity and quality issues to management. The role supports quality assurance and control, calibration compliance, nonconforming-product handling, troubleshooting, and employee problem-solving. It also coordinates Lean initiatives, supports continuous improvement, and maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with 5S, PPE, and OSHA standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of combined production and leadership experience in the high-precision machining industry.
Proficient English reading, writing, oral communication, and comprehension.
Working knowledge and experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project) and CAD/CAM.
Knowledge of computer-integrated manufacturing software, including accessing and retrieving information using a computer.
Ability to identify and evaluate complex, ambiguous business problems or technical issues and develop well-considered solutions.
Demonstrated problem-solving ability, including building consensus and moving a team toward improvement.
Ability to quickly understand complex, differing quality issues and assist staff in resolving technical issues to meet customer needs.
Ability to interpret data charts, trends, and goal-setting measurements.
Leadership and team development skills.
Communication and collaboration skills.
Problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
Continuous improvement mindset.
Time management and prioritization skills.
Safety and quality focus.
Technical and mechanical aptitude.
Decision-making and accountability.
Data analysis and reporting skills.
Adaptability and flexibility.
Conflict resolution and coaching skills.
Process discipline and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

ISO experience.
Knowledge of ERP software and PDM software, such as Vantage and SharePoint.
Six Sigma Green Belt is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and issues.
Ensure employees have the information, training, tools, and equipment needed to meet productivity, quality, and safety goals.
Interpret and communicate operating procedures, work instructions, and company policies and procedures; foster relationships among teams and departments.
Lead projects that produce measurable improvements, including ongoing in-process and preventive improvements.
Monitor workflow daily to ensure productivity schedules are met and provide direction to Cell Leaders and Shift Leaders.
Plan production schedules, labor, and resources to meet production requirements.
Coordinate tooling and supply orders with vendors and purchasing.
Communicate productivity and quality issues to management.
Optimize programs, including functionality, techniques, setups, quality control, programming, tooling, layout, and operations.
Perform quality assurance and control operator spot checks throughout the shift.
Maintain calibration compliance in assigned areas and control nonconforming products; notify appropriate parties for initial disposition and enter nonconformances in the ERP/MRP system.
Troubleshoot advanced machine problems, including machine crashes, and provide employees with interpretation, guidance, and advanced problem-solving support.
Coordinate machine maintenance and repairs with maintenance personnel.
Use computer-integrated manufacturing applications to process labor-utilization, run-rate, efficiency, priority-dispatch, part-optimization, and timecard information and monitor schedules.
Coach direct reports and provide on-the-job training.
Attend leadership team meetings.
Maintain an organized, clean, and safe environment and uphold 5S standards; comply with safety rules, PPE requirements, and OSHA standards.
Coordinate Lean initiatives with management to eliminate waste, including overproduction, defects, transportation, waiting, inventory, motion, and over-processing.
Apply knowledge of quality-at-the-source techniques, root cause analysis, corrective action, continuous improvement, Lean, and Six Sigma.