Production Supervisor

Dover Corporation•Skokie, IL

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads day-to-day shop floor execution to ensure safe, high-quality and efficient operations that meet productivity targets and on-time delivery commitments. This role will supervise and coordinate hourly employees in support of production and material flow while driving performance through standard work, visible floor leadership, and continuous improvement. You will monitor daily plant activities and ensure safety, quality and productivity commitments are met. Use of KPIs and routine Gemba walks to identify issues, remove barriers, and improve results is expected. The successful candidate will utilize their organizational skills by managing work processes and balancing workloads and w ill be the key person to provide updates to management on assigned area performance and provide order updates to customer service when needed

Requirements

Associates degree with five or more years proven success in a supervisory role in a manufacturing environment is required. Will consider equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree.
Working knowledge of safety standards, quality expectations, and basic inventory practices
Proficiency with production/inventory systems, ERP, and Microsoft Office
Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles such as 5S, continuous improvement, structured problem solving and standardized work
Must be process oriented with a strong mechanical aptitude
Excellent problem solving and analysis skills with high attention to detail
Professionalism and reliability.
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers
Ability to facilitate activities necessary to ensure project completion
Ability to read and understand drawings and prints
Hands-on floor leadership style with strong follow-through.
Proven people leadership and accountability
Data-driven approach with comfort building and using KPIs
You can adjust to changing conditions, prioritize and manage work processes and workforce flexibility
You have good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of organization

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree with three or more years proven success in a supervisory and/or managerial role in a manufacturing environment using continuous improvement is preferred
Three or more years’ experience in an organization utilizing lean manufacturing and continuous
Previous experience is rail industry or similar regulated manufacturing environment is highly desired
CNC machining and programming experience is highly desired

Responsibilities

Supervise daily production and warehouse/distribution activities to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery performance
Assign work, prioritize activities, and adjust staffing/workflow to meet schedule and customer needs
Monitor performance throughout the shift; remove barriers and escalate issues quickly
Coach and develop employees through clear expectations, feedback, and performance management
Provide input for workforce planning and development, scheduling, and development of annual business plan.
Ensure accurate production reporting by completing and maintaining appropriate records, documents, and reports
Enforce safe work practices and support compliance with safety and quality standards
Reinforce standard work, 5S/housekeeping, and disciplined execution on the floor
Address quality issues through containment, root cause, and corrective action
Ensure material availability through inventory accuracy through transaction discipline and resolution of inventory variances
Develop and use KPIs to track performance (safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, scrap, labor, inventory accuracy)
Lead daily huddles and use visual management to drive accountability and follow-through
Conduct routine Gemba walks to identify problems, engage employees, and drive improvements
Lead and participate in Lean and continuous improvement activities to reduce waste and improve performance
Utilize your organizational skills by managing work processes and balancing workloads
Monitor product quality and ensure activities meet the needs of the Quality Plan
Monitor safety and productivity and ensure the team is executing at the highest level to meet the needs of the business
Collaborates with other leaders to coordinate workflow and resources between departments
Provide clear communication to all shifts to ensure all production requirements are met
Ensure compliance with all quality regulations, standards and corporate policies including but not limited to ISO 9001:2015 and AAR M-1003 for assigned department
Supervises the application of Midland Policies to manufacturing operations
Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
medical, dental and vision insurance
wellness programs
health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
commuter benefits
parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
paid time off, including 10 paid holidays per calendar year
paid vacation days beginning at 120 hours annually
40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
tuition assistance is available
business travel services
employee discounts
an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services