Production Supervisor

Viant • Brimfield, MA

12d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor provides front-line leadership, direction, supervision, performance measurement, and problem-solving support for assigned production areas. The supervisor mentors and supports Team Leads and Operators in developing a lean environment and visual factory on production lines. This role serves as the business owner for departments with at least 25 team members and builds and develops product teams to deliver strong performance across shifts.

Requirements

• Ability to solve problems and understand problem-solving methodologies.
• Understanding and demonstrated use of Six Sigma for problem solving and variation elimination.
• Understanding and demonstrated use of Lean Principles for waste elimination.
• Ability to use MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Project, and to effectively guide others in using such software.

Nice To Haves

• A management or technical degree is desirable; equivalent experience may be considered for candidates who can demonstrate a suitable combination of experience, training, and education.

Responsibilities

• Act as the business owner for assigned departments with a minimum of 25 team members across all shifts.
• Adjust operator assignments to scheduled requirements, training needs, limitations, and crewing models for desired takt times; make flexibility and reallocation decisions to minimize overtime and maximize utilization.
• Build, lead, develop, and motivate product teams, fostering a culture of ownership and optimized performance across shifts.
• Identify, understand, report, and improve manufacturing variances.
• Understand customer needs and work with Customer Solutions and key customers on delivery commitments and processing capabilities; attend customer meetings at the facility.
• Lead daily performance reviews with Team Leads and Operators, manage performance boards, and drive actions based on posted metrics.
• Work with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Maintenance to improve performance, address issues, and resolve root causes.
• Ensure Team Leads understand and meet facility goals for Quality, Cost, and Delivery, the Viant Focus Document, and team objectives; translate goals into meaningful daily direction.
• Drive process changes that achieve efficiency improvements of more than 5% using lean manufacturing and Six Sigma techniques.
• Develop and own team-based training matrices; oversee training for new Team Leaders and Operators; maintain accurate training records and current posted matrices.
• Protect team focus on producing quality products, recommend improvements to processes, equipment uptime, and product quality, and reduce indirect activities through engagement with support teams.
• Lead compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Documentation Practices through personal example and clear communication.
• Oversee production personnel directly and through Team Lead input, including hiring, disciplinary actions, promotions, wage increases, transfers, and timely performance appraisals.
• Follow and adhere to standard work.
• Support and participate in lean manufacturing cultural change to eliminate manufacturing waste.
• Support and participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Support and participate in activities that increase the ratio of value-added to non-value-added processes.
• Manage time-off requests for assigned lines, balancing production needs with approved requests.
• Manage time-clock punches, ensure labor is accurately recorded and reported, and complete payroll timecard corrections promptly.
• Manage daily expectations for Standard Work as outlined by Operations Management.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) effective on the first day of employment.
• Generous paid time off.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Growth opportunities.
• On-demand pay access to earned wages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed