Production Supervisor - Weekend Nights

Gentex Corp•Simpson, PA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor manages a workgroup to achieve key metrics outlined by the Management Operating System. This role coordinates production activities with support departments, directs manufacturing staff, maintains quality and safety standards, and monitors production performance, staffing, and budgets. The supervisor also participates in hiring, training, employee development, performance management, and corrective action. The position is based at Gentex’s Carbondale, Pennsylvania facility and requires limited travel. Pre-employment drug, alcohol, and background screening is required.

Requirements

Minimum BA or BS degree, or equivalent education and experience.
At least five years of leadership experience.
Understanding of P&L and the impact of operations on company profitability.
Experience selecting, developing, and taking corrective action with employees.
Experience managing 10–15 employees.
Ability to lead, supervise, and guide others effectively to achieve desired outcomes.
Objective, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Production shop loading and planning skills.
Fundamental lean manufacturing and high-rate production skills.
Proficient computer skills.
Mechanical measurement and instrumentation skills.
Clear verbal and written communication skills and ability to interface with all levels of staff.
Project planning and scheduling skills.
Ability to handle multiple programs and tasks simultaneously and efficiently.
Ability to work in a comprehensive team environment.
Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt.
Schedule flexibility to support critical deadlines may be required.
Ability to occasionally perform physical activities including standing, walking, sitting, handling objects or tools, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, and tasting or smelling; may lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Vision abilities may include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and adjustment of focus.
High level of comprehension and general, verbal, written, and numerical intelligence.

Responsibilities

Coordinate production schedules and activities with support departments; resolve production problems involving methods, tools, fixtures, materials, and manpower.
Confirm line machinery is clean and functioning, ensure safety devices are used, and utilize 6S methodology.
Lead huddle meetings and motivate the team.
Direct manufacturing staff to coordinate work, minimize downtime, and meet established quality standards.
Update Individual and Department Skills Flex.
Identify cost, quality, schedule, and inventory variances, and develop and implement corrective actions for negative variances.
Review daily production and operating data, report to the manager, and update White Board metrics.
Participate in interviewing, hiring, training, development, and evaluation of staff.
Plan staffing schedules and assign employees to specific duties.
Manage performance, applying progressive discipline and positive recognition as appropriate.
Track attendance and timecard accuracy.
Monitor and control budgets.
Project staffing needs for daily and future production and authorize overtime when needed for long-term planning.
Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and safety regulations and standards.
Supervise production employees within a specified area or function.
Interact daily with internal departments and occasionally with external contacts.