Production Supervisor

Sonaca • Auburn, WA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Sonaca North America is seeking a Production Supervisor. This position is directly responsible for all aspects of managing an assembly, distribution, machining or processing in manufacturing with a specific focus on safety, quality, and throughput. The role involves overseeing all day-to-day activities in the processing department, creating and promoting a performance-based culture through departmental metrics and daily production meetings. Leadership and participation in continuous improvement initiatives, specification review, and LEAN projects are also required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of manufacturing operations in assembly, machining or processing
• Knowledge of problem solving skills
• Knowledge of assembly, machining or processing practices and procedures
• Ability to supervise and delegate work to direct reports.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to use Microsoft office suite of products and other operations software
• Ability to develop and present presentations
• Ability to apply lean tools and principles
• Ability to create effective teams
• AA/AS degree w/5-10 yrs. experience (require they pursue a degree or actively pursuing a degree
• BA/BS degree w/3-5 yrs. experience
• 5 years supervision/leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Reviews production orders and schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations.
• Oversees the development and monitors work teams to ensure the efficient and effective accomplishment of the company’s goals and objectives.
• Prepares production schedules and coordinates daily activities to ensure production and quality of products meet specifications and customer requirements.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational issues to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Reviews production performance data to measure efficiency and goal achievement and to identify opportunities for cost reduction and/or improvement.
• Develops and/or revises standard operational and working practices to ensure compliance with standard procedures.
• Assists employees in career progression and learning through effective communications, coaching, training and development and providing experiential opportunities.
• Responsible for establishing, implementing, and documenting a training program for all manufacturing personnel.
• Encourages and promotes cross-training between departments.
• Encourages subordinates to strive for operational excellence by continually challenging old methods or ways of thinking and taking responsible risks to maximize results; serves as a role model in innovative thinking and process improvement.
• Formulates performance standards in relation to Sonaca North America behaviors; provides ongoing feedback; conducts evaluations; and initiates personnel actions for subordinates.
• Participates in the Review of Customer Specifications and the creation of Specification Specific Process Codes for assigned manufacturing area.
• Participates in and drives Continuous Improvement projects within assigned manufacturing area and measures them for effectiveness.
• Ensure all departmental employees know and follow the appropriate Quality Assurance Procedures (QAPs).
• Conduct periodic “self-audits” of the department to track compliance.
• Notify the Quality Department if changes in the QAPs are needed, and work with them to develop and implement revised or new procedures.
• Participates in and drives the Corrective Action Process in the Processing departments and assists other departments as required.
• Ensures manufacturing controls are in place for compliance to all regulatory and customer requirements.
• Ensure compliance with the corporate policies, initiatives and EH&S requirements.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
• Competitive wages
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Employee assistance plan — for access to counseling, consulting, and other community resources
• Wellness program
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree