Production Supervisor

Proterial Cable America•Manchester, NH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Shift Supervisor is responsible for directing, coordinating, and supervising the activities of manufacturing personnel to satisfy customer quality and on-time delivery needs in a safe and effective manner. This position is responsible for supervising all hourly labor employees in the assigned manufacturing areas and shift. This position is also responsible for effectively coordinating with other departments to support effective use of manpower, materials, and equipment, as well as productivity improvement initiatives. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Progressive supervisory experience in a team-based manufacturing environment highly desirable
High school diploma/GED required, with advanced degree preferred
Basic computer skills with the ability to enter data accurately required
Experience in manpower scheduling of personnel and jobs assignments due to changing priorities, customer demands, etc.
Excellent verbal communication skills to exchange information with all levels of the company
Ability to maintain production schedule in accordance with targeted customer deadlines
Maintain a constant focus on safety, quality, and accuracy
A results driven leader with the ability to think critically and effectively
Solid planning, leadership, and administrative skills
Good oral and written communication skills to exchange information with all departments
High attention to detail with the ability to manage the big picture and competing priorities daily
Must be able to motivate, communicate and drive continuous improvement
Good understanding of business principles and practices; can effectively manage the manufacturing function with a bottom-line result.
Must distinguish colors and pass a colorblind test
Must be able to lift, carry, relocate approximately 50 lbs. of objects, materials, and/or product
Ability to stand for long periods of time - Frequent bending, stooping, moving within plant
Repetitive pushing and pulling motion of wire cable materials
Eye hand coordination - Hand and finger dexterity

Nice To Haves

Wire and cable experience highly preferred
Lean/Six Sigma experience desirable

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and directs team members to meet production schedules, expectations, and requirements of internal and external customers
Ensures all plant policies and procedures are adhered to in a safe and consistent manner
Oversees plant operations by setting goals and action plans for team members and evaluating results against target goals
Champions a positive team environment by mentoring and training team members on the importance of safety, efficiency, productivity, cooperation, and morale while ensuring top quality products are produced
Coordinates with Continuous Improvement team to implement 5S/Lean principles and procedures
Focuses on waste reduction and minimization efforts to achieve budget
Conducts shift turnover by reporting updated information and performing daily walk-through at shift transfer
Obey all safety rules, use caution in work activities, and continuously practice safe behaviors.
Immediately report unsafe conditions/behaviors and work-related injuries to site supervision.
Perform all other duties as assigned.