Production Supervisor

Air Techniques Inc•Melville, NY

67d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1962, Air Techniques, Inc. set out to manufacture first-rate products for the dental industry. Over 64 years later, Air Techniques has grown from a small company into a successful corporation. At our New York headquarters, we design and build two main groups of products: utility room and digital imaging products. Our products are manufactured in a vertically integrated factory where compliance with the Food and Drug Administration Good Manufacturing Practices is paired with stringent Quality Standards. In-house engineering staff designs our products for the dental market. We are proud to maintain the ISO-13485 registration certification which reinforces our pledge to quality and customer satisfaction. At Air Techniques, we have earned our reputation in the dental industry through our commitment to quality and ensuring customer satisfaction. We are proud that Air Techniques represents superior quality to dealers and dentists worldwide.

Requirements

5+ years of production experience
Experience working in a union environment
Strong organizational skills
Technical aptitude
Knowledge of bills of material
Some basic assembly knowledge
Excellent interpersonal skills
PC proficiency required (email, MS Office applications).
Effective communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Team Leader capable of developing team structure.
Demonstrated Leadership Skills.
Experience in the implementation and sustainability of Lean Manufacturing Concepts and 5S.
Advanced Education Preferred

Responsibilities

Supervising employees in a manufacturing and assembly environment.
Planning and assigning work.
Implementing policies and procedures.
Recommending improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.
Developing team structure.
Coordinating materials for production with Materials Management.
Reviewing and discussing production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and operating or production problems.
Managing multiple priorities in a manufacturing plant setting.
Leading activities of shift performance to meet manufacturing schedule.
Completing production requirements by expediting work results, monitoring progress, and resolving problems.
Improving workflow by eliminating stoppages, analyzing delays, and recommending new methods.
Leading/participating in the timely resolution of activities related to non-conformances.
Maintaining team/line/associate productivity & efficiency to meet or exceed standard labor requirements.
Providing guidance, direction, and leadership to establish and maintain a strong (resilient) manufacturing team by orienting, assigning, and coaching employees; communicating job expectations; developing personal growth opportunities, appraising job contributions.
Maintaining timely execution of job-specific training for manufacturing team members to meet organizational requirements.
Maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
Tracking and maintaining employee attendance records & addressing performance challenges.
Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Achieving the daily production schedule requirements.