Production Supervisor - Special Projects (2nd shift Nights)

R.E. Darling Company Inc.•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

The Production Supervisor reports to the Production Manager and is responsible for daily manufacturing department activities that support safety, quality, delivery, and budget goals. The Supervisor leads and directs employees, oversees department operations, maintains the ERP system, and uses Lean Manufacturing methods. The position interacts with customers, suppliers, and employees across the organization to resolve issues and maintain timely information flow. The role is for the Special Projects department and is scheduled for second shift: Monday through Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., with working Fridays from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and every other Friday off. The position requires access to ITAR and/or EAR-controlled technical data, technology, or source code; individuals must be authorized to access such information. Certain department areas may require respirator use. Employees assigned to those areas must be clean-shaven where the respirator seals to the face, in accordance with safety regulations and fit standards. The Supervisor manages direct reports and department staffing, oversees customer orders from job readiness through execution and close-out, maintains accurate inventory and ERP records, manages nonconforming products and corrective actions, and supports safe, efficient production. The role also coordinates with Purchasing, Sales, Human Resources, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Product Managers, suppliers, and customers.

Requirements

Must be authorized to access ITAR and/or EAR-controlled technical data, technology, or source code.
Proficient computer skills.
Proficient basic math skills.
Ability to meet respirator-use requirements in designated areas, including being clean-shaven where the respirator seals to the face.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a technical field.
At least five years of experience in rubber and/or composites manufacturing.
Two years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Two years of experience in a military subcontracting environment.
Lean Manufacturing experience.
For Special Projects: experience with rubber and composite products, including compression and transfer molding, hand lay-up, rubber-to-metal bonding, composite-to-metal bonding, vacuum bag autoclave curing, pressure bag bonding, and testing or inspection of compound and finished parts.
For Special Projects: experience operating hydraulic presses, steam and nitrogen autoclaves, degreasing equipment, ovens, mechanical inspection equipment, and support equipment.
Microsoft Office experience, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
ERP/MRP system experience.
IQMS experience.
Blueprint reading and mechanical inspection gauge usage skills.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise a manufacturing department and manage direct reports, personnel activities, performance feedback, reporting, and employee issues.
Ensure employees perform assigned duties in accordance with applicable policies and procedures; initiate document change requests when procedures or documentation require correction.
Ensure employees understand department goals, objectives, and daily priorities.
Oversee shift start-up meetings and workgroup performance, and provide input on work-area and equipment setup.
Maintain adequate inventory of raw materials, work-in-process, finished goods, and shop supplies; ensure tools and equipment are available and in good working order.
Improve job efficiency and reduce scrap.
Recommend staffing levels to the Production Manager, execute employee growth and training plans, and interview applicants and make hiring recommendations.
Oversee customer orders to meet delivery, budget, quality, and packaging requirements; issue Late Order Notices when delivery is at risk and assign overtime when required to meet schedules.
Perform job readiness, execution, and close-out tasks, including preparing job packages, schedules, work-area plans, and budget sheets; ensuring trained operators and materials are available; and reviewing job performance.
Manage nonconforming product, nonconformance reports, unsellable product tables, root-cause analysis participation, and timely corrective-action close-out.
Maintain accurate perpetual and month-end inventories and provide recount information promptly.
Secure and lock the department/building at the end of each workday.
Maintain the ERP system, current and accurate schedules, daily production reporting, and daily inventory verification in accordance with work instructions.
Use Lean Manufacturing methods, including the lean daily management system, 5S, Visual Workplace, and Point-of-Use Storage.
Promote a safe work environment, conduct safety inspections, resolve identified safety issues, and assist the Chief Facilities Engineer with risk management activities.
Work professionally with other departments, vendors, suppliers, and customers to resolve issues and ensure timely information flow.
Work with suppliers and customers on schedule, material, process, and product issues as required.
Assist Quality Assurance with quality planning and Engineering with establishing and maintaining manufacturing procedures.
Support Product Managers on development jobs with manpower and expertise.