Production Supervisor

Duravent Group•Montague, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor ensures that manufacturing remains a safe, smooth, and efficient process by monitoring employees and organizing workflows to meet schedule compliance. In a fast paced, quality focused environment like production, the Production Supervisor is an integral part of the manufacturing process - they must be competent and comprehend complex and dynamic operations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required
Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
Able to communicate in a positive and professional manner
Knowledge within MS Office Suite programs such as Excel, Work, Outlooks, and TEAMS
Knowledge of timekeeping programs
Experience using ERP programs such as SAP, Oracle, etc.
Must be U.S. Persons as defined by U.S. export control regulations (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Nice To Haves

Continuing education in engineering or related technical field
10 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
3 years of Lean Manufacturing experience
Knowledge of Sheet Metal Manufacturing processes, Welding-Spot, MIG and TIG, Manual and CNC machines, Hand and Power tool use, Powder Coat Paint processes, reading custom work orders/Blueprints/drawings
Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with other teams.
Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
Ability to manage projects, track progress, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Reports to the Production Manager and must work closely with 1st Shift Production Supervisors, and Production Planning/Scheduling preparing and reviewing daily/weekly schedules
Supervises and allocates production personnel to execute the daily/weekly production plan/schedule on time
Always seeking improved methods of operation by taking a pro-active approach to problems (problem solver not problem identifier)
Communicate daily/weekly/monthly objectives and expectations to shift employees
Organize workflow and ability to plan and perform day-to-day tactics of leading production operations and paying attention to detail
Oversee & coach employees providing positive reinforcement, appropriate and effective recognition, and positive corrective action, when required
Cross training staff by encouraging the development of employees through regular performance reviews, feedback, and holding self and others accountable
Challenging others towards improvements and growth
Ensure the safe use of equipment following SOP's and enforce compliance with safety guidelines and other company standards
Monitor production output on a real time basis, and implement recovery plans when production is not meeting schedule
Compile and submit end of shift reports
Analytical skills to Identify issues in efficiency, productivity, waste or standard practices
Participate in LEAN/Value Stream Mapping Manufacturing initiatives and KPIs such as Efficiency and Productivity, Safety Record, Scrap Generated within work cells & teams