Production Supervisor

Wabtec•Erie, PA

14d•$68,900 - $98,200

About The Position

The Production Supervisor provides frontline leadership for a team of technicians and leads day-to-day manufacturing activities. The role uses experience and expertise to solve problems, ensure process adherence, and develop and execute objectives for the supervisor and others. The supervisor provides direction to accomplish operational objectives, maintains timekeeping and schedules, and leads the hourly workforce. The supervisor supports the Operations team through technical assistance, employee training and development, and participation in safety initiatives. The role is responsible for supporting production schedules, productivity and quality, managing the area within budget, using data analysis to identify improvements, and coordinating employees and scheduling requirements. The supervisor works with internal and external customers and partners with team members and other stakeholders to resolve problems and support operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in manufacturing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
Ability to lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
Ability to coordinate one to two projects simultaneously.
Strong and effective problem-identification and solution skills.
Analytical and quality/process improvement skills.
Willingness to take on tough challenges and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance and leadership to the Operations team, including operations, equipment troubleshooting, and repair.
Help train and develop Operations employees’ technical skills and educate employees on business strategy and metrics.
Participate in Environment, Health and Safety initiatives and corrective actions, serving as an expert in safety aspects within the Operations team’s scope.
Support production schedules, productivity and quality initiatives, and manage the area within budget.
Use data analysis to identify and execute improvement projects.
Interface with internal and external customers and define priorities for shifts and work groups through shift start-up and shift-change meetings.
Manage employees and scheduling requirements, including timekeeping, overtime, time off, and discipline.
Communicate and enforce safety policies, the employee handbook, and other plant policies.
Participate on cross-functional teams and demonstrate leadership and coaching skills to other team members.