PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Mann+Hummel GmbH•Goldsboro, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for overseeing production operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and quality standards are met. The Production Supervisor will manage a team, coordinate with other departments, and continuously seek process improvements. The position requires a strong understanding of manufacturing principles and the ability to lead and motivate staff in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3 years manufacturing, distribution, logistics and material management experience required.
Interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills necessary to work in a cooperative, positive team approach.
Customer and supplier orientation, organization and coordination skills.
Ability to lead, train and mentor employees on a personal & professional level.
Experience or knowledge of raw materials planning/production scheduling process.
Must have 5 S skills (keep work area safe and clean).
Must work safely and identify all safety issues using the STOP, CALL, WAIT system until repairs are made.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondences.
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multi-task with self-initiative and the ability to work under pressure.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; active listening skills with all levels of employees.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
3 year of experience supervising a large staff, including responsibility for hiring, counseling, training, terminating and performance appraisals preferred.
Lean Manufacturing experience desired.
Experience working in ERP systems/ Sage experience a plus.
Forklift experience or certification preferred.
Self-driven, attention to detail, results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on deliverables.

Responsibilities

Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules and expedites workflow.
Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness and conformance to policies and procedures as well as customer expectations.
Hires, trains, develops, mentors, counsels, issues written and oral instructions to staff, and terminates according to HR policies.
Identifies employees’ skills and develops them by coaching and counseling.
Controls and minimizes labor overtime.
Enforces understanding and compliance with all company policies and procedures.
Evaluates current processes and finds ways to standardize procedures to improve efficiency of workers.
Confers with other managers in the Manufacturing plant to ensure coordination of warehouse activities.
Ensures a safe work environment with a focus on “Safety First” with no lost-time worker’s comp incidents.
Incorporates shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel.
Reports daily production output along with a detail note of issues.
Assesses production levels and customer needs to improve efficiencies and meet goals.
Monitors all of the facility insuring employees are at work stations for startup, breaks and lunch timely.
Performs any additional duties as assigned.