1st Shift Production Supervisor (West Bend)
About The Position
The 1st Shift Weld Production Supervisor reports to the Plant Manager and oversees manual welders and robotic weld operators. The role assigns work and supports the overall operation by ensuring full utilization of the Robotic Welding department’s resources. The supervisor is responsible for safety, quality, production, and customer satisfaction, while helping meet production goals at the highest quality and lowest possible cost. The position also involves developing and implementing departmental procedures, coordinating work across departments, supporting employee training and problem-solving, maintaining production and timekeeping records, and monitoring compliance with company standards and customer specifications.
Requirements
- Strong leadership, motivation, accountability, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to manage and supervise employees.
- Ability to design, define, and plan manufacturing processes efficiently and in a timely manner while applying ergonomic principles and methods.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to analyze equipment, troubleshoot problems, and assess maintenance needs.
- Detail orientation, self-motivation, and ability to multitask.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to read blueprint prints.
- Ability to identify and implement changes that improve productivity.
- Good computer skills and knowledge of manufacturing reporting software.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with robotic weld equipment.
- Experience ordering supplies, troubleshooting welding or production problems, and performing welding tests for prospective welders.
- Experience prototyping parts and fixtures and communicating with end users.
- Previous experience in Lean Manufacturing.
- Prior experience with SAP.
Responsibilities
- Oversee a team of manual welders and robotic weld operators, assigning, prioritizing, scheduling, and delegating work.
- Ensure safety, quality, production, and customer satisfaction.
- Develop, recommend, and implement departmental policies, procedures, processes, and methods that meet company safety standards and work regulations.
- Resolve worker problems, complaints, and grievances in coordination with management, subordinates, and HR.
- Inspect materials, products, and equipment for defects or malfunctions.
- Coordinate operations and activities with other supervisors and departments.
- Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, and efficiency.
- Conduct or assign employee training in equipment operation and work and safety procedures.
- Direct and coordinate employees engaged in production.
- Analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, reports, and other records to determine requirements and evaluate production estimates and output.
- Plan work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
- Maintain daily employee attendance, vacation, hours, and other timekeeping records in the company’s timekeeping systems.
- Ensure line associates follow manufacturing processes, meet production requirements, and complete required paperwork and documentation.
- Requisition and order materials, supplies, equipment parts, and repair services.
- Monitor work and output to ensure welders meet performance, delivery, and customer specifications.
- Ensure adherence to company safety standards, policies, and procedures; analyze and resolve work problems and assist employees in solving problems.
- Recommend corrections or improvements as appropriate.
- Promote a positive, growth- and opportunity-oriented mindset among peers and subordinates.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
