Production Supervisor

MANN+HUMMEL•Wilson, NC

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary: Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules and expedites workflow Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness and conformance to policies and procedures as well as customer expectations Hires, trains, develops, mentors, counsels and terminates according to HR policies Issues written and oral instructions to staff Identifies employees’ skills and develops them by coaching and counseling Controls and minimizes labor overtime Enforces understanding and compliance with all company policies and procedures Evaluates current processes and finds ways to standardize procedures to improve efficiency of workers Confers with other managers in the Manufacturing plant to ensure coordination of warehouse activities Ensures a safe work environment with a focus on “Safety First” with no lost-time worker’s comp incidents Provides leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives Incorporates shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel Reports daily production output along with a detail note of issues Assesses production levels and customer needs to improve efficiencies and meet goals Monitors all of the facility insuring employees are at work stations for startup, breaks and lunch timely Any additional duties as assigned Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical equipment such as forklifts and other machinery. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; bend; stoop; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach/lift with hands and arms up to 50 pounds

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience
3 years of experience supervising a large staff, including responsibility for hiring, counseling, training, terminating and performance appraisals
Interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills necessary to work in a cooperative, positive team approach
Customer and supplier orientation, organization and coordination skills
Ability to lead, train and mentor employees on a personal & professional level
Experience or knowledge of raw materials planning/production scheduling process
Manufacturing and/ or logistics industry experience required
Must have 5 S skills (keep work area safe and clean)
Must work safely and identify all safety issues using the STOP, CALL, WAIT system until repairs are made
Ability to write routine reports and correspondences
Lean Manufacturing experience desired
Must be able to interact well with others, work independently or in a team setting in a high volume environment
Good computer skills; MS Office experience required
Working knowledge of ERP systems, SAP or other preferred; Sage a plus
Strong verbal and written communication skills; active listening skills
Strong attention to detail; accurate data entry skills
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multi-task with self-initiative and the ability to work under pressure
Forklift experience or certification preferred
Must be able to read, understand and comply with written and verbal instructions, company processes and procedures and safety policies
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Lean Manufacturing experience desired
Working knowledge of ERP systems, SAP or other preferred; Sage a plus
Forklift experience or certification preferred

Responsibilities

Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules and expedites workflow
Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness and conformance to policies and procedures as well as customer expectations
Hires, trains, develops, mentors, counsels and terminates according to HR policies
Issues written and oral instructions to staff
Identifies employees’ skills and develops them by coaching and counseling
Controls and minimizes labor overtime
Enforces understanding and compliance with all company policies and procedures
Evaluates current processes and finds ways to standardize procedures to improve efficiency of workers
Confers with other managers in the Manufacturing plant to ensure coordination of warehouse activities
Ensures a safe work environment with a focus on “Safety First” with no lost-time worker’s comp incidents
Provides leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives
Incorporates shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel
Reports daily production output along with a detail note of issues
Assesses production levels and customer needs to improve efficiencies and meet goals
Monitors all of the facility insuring employees are at work stations for startup, breaks and lunch timely
Any additional duties as assigned