Supervisor- Production

EssilorLuxottica Group•McDonough, GA

About The Position

The Production Supervisor evaluates manufacturing work processes and develops strategies and programs to improve productivity and efficiency. The role applies industrial engineering problem-solving and productivity techniques to assess improvements, and provides technical support for qualifying and validating new products, equipment, and processes. The supervisor also identifies and implements technologies to improve processes, leads continuous improvement efforts, and supports investigations into production issues and manufacturing methods. This position carries supervisory responsibilities, including interviewing, hiring, training, planning and assigning work, directing employees, appraising performance, recognizing or disciplining employees, and resolving complaints and problems. The supervisor also develops employee teams to improve cohesion and results, and coordinates programs that recognize process-improvement contributions.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
At least 3 years of manufacturing process-improvement experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience evaluating equipment, product and process development, and resolving production problems.
Ability to synthesize solutions to a broad range of problems.
Ability to manage multiple projects.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Proven individual accomplishment, contribution, and team-based success.
Strong computer skills, including MS Office, MS Project or equivalent, and Minitab or an equivalent statistical package.
Knowledge and application of Lean manufacturing principles.
Strong statistical, problem-solving, and data-analysis skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate with and listen to people at all levels.
Self-motivation, a strong sense of urgency, resourcefulness, and adaptability.
Clear documentation skills.
Ability to rotate between sitting and standing and lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Gather information about current work processes to assess workflow, time requirements, costs, and duration.
Develop strategies and programs to improve the productivity and efficiency of company work processes.
Apply industrial engineering problem-solving and productivity techniques to evaluate proposed improvements.
Provide technical support for qualification and validation of new product introductions, ensuring performance, manufacturability, and quality requirements are met.
Provide technical support for qualification and validation of new equipment and processes, and identify and implement technologies that continuously improve processes.
Instruct and lead others in continuous process improvement, including process mapping and cost-time management techniques.
Develop and coordinate programs to recognize and reward process-improvement suggestions and actions.
Lead and support root-cause investigations, and recommend and execute corrective and preventive actions.
Develop and facilitate employee teams to improve cohesion and team results.
Carry out supervisory duties, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
Conduct investigations and tests related to new manufacturing methods, materials, or processes, and investigate possible applications of the results.