Production Supervisor - First Shift

Generac Power Systems•Sussex, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads the daily operation of a production shift with responsibility for interacting with Planning, Purchasing, Materials, Ops Engineering, Quality, Facilities and other departments to achieve maximum quality and cost effectiveness in an on-time and efficient manner. The scope of ownership includes various manufacturing processes (ie. vertical integration, multiple product lines, etc). Success in this role is defined by daily order execution, workforce flexibility, employee onboarding, productivity/efficiency, sequencing, process adherence, and training/development in production. This will be measured by ongoing improvements in driving quality, schedule attainment, Safety, and productivity/efficiency.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
2 years of experience leading teams, developing people or organizing tasks.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft Office.
Experience as a team lead or leading project teams in an operational environment.

Responsibilities

Direct the department to ensure safe, timely, and efficient completion of manufacturing schedules and communicate daily activities between shifts.
Supervise and coordinate activities of assigned production employees.
Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting and analyzing production, performance records and data; answering questions and responding to requests.
Assuring all department personnel are adhering to company policies and procedures.
Completes safety, productivity, and policy reports regularly.
Selects, coaches and develops staff.
Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team.
Manages performance—recognizing achievement, providing feedback and administering progressive discipline when necessary.
Key member and driver of a lean manufacturing environment driving continuous improvement activities relating to safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and inventory.
Interviewing, selecting, and coordinating orientation activities for all new employees.
Ability to maintain a clean and orderly work environment and maintain compliance with established policies and procedures.
Developing and maintaining a workforce to meet capacity plans.
Work with other departments to manage parts flow.
Effective communication skills and ability to resolve conflict on the shop floor.