Production Supervisor

DWYER INSTRUMENTS, LLC • Wolcott, IN

28d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor I reports to the Plant Manager and is responsible for supervising the production of finished goods, sub-assemblies and components. This role involves analyzing schedules to determine material and labor requirements, manufacturing products to meet quality criteria, troubleshooting assembly problems, and maintaining productivity through effective work assignments and utilization of resources. The supervisor is also responsible for maintaining a safe workplace, addressing employee concerns, fostering good employee morale, and maintaining employee and labor/production records.

Requirements

• Two years of experience or equivalent as a Line Leader in a production environment.
• Thorough knowledge of products manufactured at assigned plants and of assembly methods and manufacturing processes.
• Must be capable of maintaining productivity and quality levels as required.
• Requires the ability to plan and achieve production schedules via effective supervision of the employees while operating under the Plant Manager’s guidance.
• Ability to count, sort, and distribute
• Ability to input data into computers and departmental systems
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, and external personnel
• Effectively communicate in English orally and in writing.
• Ability to identify, communicate, and help prevent potential problems
• Ability to solve practical problems within established parameters
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form
• Ability to deal with time sensitive situations on an ongoing basis
• Ability to follow a set of procedures or set sequences
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment
• Must be efficient with strong attention to detail
• Ability to negotiate, motivate, redirect or convince others
• Ability to make quick accurate decisions with guidance
• Ability to train others
• Ability to supervise hourly employees
• Ability to respond quickly to emergency situations that may arise
• Ability to walk back and forward thought-out facility

Responsibilities

• Analyze schedules to determine material and labor requirements to achieve On Time Delivery goals.
• Manufacture products which meet established quality criteria, including troubleshooting sub-assembly and final assembly problems, use of hand and portable power tools, light machine operation, calibration, testing and visual inspection.
• Maintain productivity of the group via work assignments and efficient utilization of equipment, materials and labor.
• Maintain a safe workplace.
• Suggest disciplinary/attendance measures needed to address concerns to the plant manager.
• Maintain an effective dialogue with all employees to foster good employee morale and to handle employee complaints with support/guidance of the Plant Manager.
• Maintains employee records.
• Maintain labor and production records as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed