Production Supervisor

States Manufacturing LLC•Dayton, MN

21d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor provides first-line supervision for employees engaged in multiple functional areas in manufacturing operations. The role oversees operations goals and objectives, including productivity and quality, and is responsible for employee training, accuracy, performance evaluations, and reviews. The supervisor directs Cell Leaders and Shift Leaders, plans production schedules, labor, and resources, and monitors workflow to meet productivity schedules. The role supports production quality and safety, resolves employee and technical issues, coordinates tooling, supplies, maintenance, and repairs, and uses computer-integrated manufacturing applications to monitor production and report labor utilization, run rates, efficiency, dispatch priorities, part optimization, timecards, and schedules. The position also maintains nonconforming-product controls and calibration compliance, supports optimized programs and quality assurance, maintains a clean and safe work environment and 5 “S” standards, and coordinates Lean initiatives and continuous improvement efforts with management.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience in a combined production and leadership role in the high-precision machining industry.
Proficient reading, writing, oral communication, and comprehension in English.
Working knowledge and experience with MS Office, including 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 provide well-considered solutions; proven problem-solving skills and ability to build consensus and move a team toward improvement.
Ability to quickly understand complex and differing quality issues and assist staff in solving 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, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and issues.
Ensure employees have the information, training, tools, and equipment needed to perform their duties while meeting productivity, quality, and safety goals.
Interpret and communicate operating procedures, work instructions, company policies, and procedures; foster relationships between teams and departments.
Lead projects that result in measurable improvements and remove barriers affecting product quality and delivery.
Monitor and review workflow daily to ensure productivity schedules are met.
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 compliance with calibration requirements in assigned areas.
Maintain control of nonconforming products, notify appropriate parties for initial disposition, and enter nonconforming parts in the ERP/MRP system.
Troubleshoot advanced machine problems, including machine crashes.
Provide employees with interpretation, guidance, and advanced problem-solving support.
Coordinate machine maintenance and repair with maintenance personnel.
Use computer-integrated manufacturing applications to process labor utilization reports, run-rate data, efficiency reports, priority dispatch reports, part optimization, and timecards, and to monitor schedules.
Coach direct reports and provide on-the-job training.
Attend leadership team meetings.
Maintain an organized, clean, and safe environment and uphold 5 “S” standards.
Comply with safety rules, including 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.