Supervisor - Production I - 1st Shift

Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions•Chippewa Falls, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Cadrex is seeking a Production Supervisor responsible for supervising, directing, and motivating assigned employees to achieve company goals for quality, production, safety, and continuous improvement. The supervisor focuses on daily operations, manages department performance measures and visual controls, and balances quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results. The position is onsite and follows a Monday–Friday schedule. The supervisor develops and executes plans to meet or exceed department and company goals, supports effective employee relations, oversees department priorities and inventory, and may create production schedules. The role works with Quality Assurance and production-floor Leads and Set Up employees to ensure products meet specifications, employees are trained, and issues affecting production are addressed.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to read and understand blueprints.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet, inventory, and manufacturing software.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years as a production supervisor in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute plans to meet or exceed department and company goals for quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.
Manage department performance measures and visual controls, with a focus on daily operations.
Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale, and pursue continuous improvement.
Present improvement ideas and information accurately and clearly in oral and written form.
Ensure employees adhere to schedules and customer service requirements.
Work with Quality Assurance to ensure high-quality products are produced as specified.
Identify, analyze, and act to correct bottlenecks, product defects, safety hazards, and tool or equipment problems.
Counsel, motivate, and instruct Lead and Set Up personnel on quality standards, machine operations, critical documentation, and employee relations.
Provide on-the-floor training to new employees as needed and work closely with floor Leads and Set Up employees.
Manage employee relations and personnel processes, including interviewing, hiring, training, planning and assigning work, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, coaching and developing talent, and resolving problems.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels to meet daily production and assembly needs.
Manage department priorities and, when needed, create production schedules to prioritize department needs.