Plant Supervisor 1st Shift - San Antonio TX
About The Position
The Production Supervisor directs a work team in the Fabrication department to meet daily production schedules for assembling and fabricating coil and copper sub-assemblies, parts, or units. The role maintains a strong focus on production goals, efficiency, quality, and safety standards. Production Supervisor positions are salaried and eligible for straight overtime, a targeted 10% annual bonus, and an 8% shift differential. The position is based on-site in San Antonio, Texas, and is identified as a first-shift role. The supervisor facilitates workflow, manages production issues and resources, supports equipment repairs and process improvements, trains and evaluates employees, and maintains production and employee records. The role also applies Lean tools to measure and improve department performance.
Requirements
- University degree and a suggested minimum of 1 year of experience, or a 2-year degree and a suggested minimum of 6 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 2 years of experience as a Production Supervisor in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency using the MS Office Suite.
Nice To Haves
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience using Lean tools to measure and improve department Key Business Drivers, such as VSM, SMED, 5S, TPM, and Kaizen.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate and direct team workflow in the assigned department, including distributing work, sharing information, arranging coverage for absences, answering questions, and resolving work-unit problems.
- Control costs within budget, minimizing scrap and rework.
- Anticipate and respond to production problems or delays, material shortages, and equipment malfunctions.
- Provide technical assistance with equipment malfunctions and expedite repairs.
- Work with engineering on cost reduction, work simplification, production scheduling, and labor planning improvements.
- Supervise, evaluate, and train the work group.
- Assist with accident investigations and corrective actions.
- Promote a safe work environment and ensure employees follow safety policies.
- Maintain accurate production and employee records.
- Apply company policies and procedures fairly and consistently.
- Apply Lean tools to measure and improve department Key Business Drivers, such as VSM, SMED, 5S, TPM, and Kaizen.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus.
- 15 days of paid vacation per year, plus holidays and sick time.
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision care, available on day one.
- On-the-job and cross-training opportunities.
- Collaborative team environment.
- Targeted 10% annual bonus.
- 8% shift differential.
- Straight overtime eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
