Production Supervisor - Weekend Nights

Gentex Corp•Carbondale Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor manages a workgroup and works to achieve key metrics outlined by the Management Operating System. The role coordinates production activities, directs manufacturing staff, supports quality and safety, monitors performance and operating data, and manages staffing and employee development. The position supervises production employees within a specified area or function at Gentex’s Carbondale facility in Pennsylvania. Limited travel is required. 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 is necessary.
High level of comprehension and general, verbal, written, and numerical intelligence.
Ability to meet the role’s physical requirements, including occasionally 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.
Required vision abilities may include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Pre-employment drug, alcohol, and background screening is required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate production schedules and activities with support departments, and resolve production problems involving methods, tools, fixtures, materials, and manpower.
Confirm line machinery is clean and functioning, ensure safety devices are used, and apply 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, provide reports to the manager, and update White Board metrics.
Participate in interviewing, hiring, training, developing, and evaluating staff.
Plan staffing schedules and assign employees to specific duties.
Manage employee performance, including progressive discipline and positive recognition as appropriate.
Track attendance and timecard accuracy.
Monitor and control budgets.
Project staffing needs for current and future production and authorize overtime when needed for long-term planning.
Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and safety regulations and standards.
Interact daily with internal departments and occasionally with people outside the company.
Support critical deadlines through schedule flexibility when required.