Production Supervisor

Wabtec•Oak Creek, WI

1d•$68,900 - $98,200

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads the Assembly team and supervises employees in assembly and related areas. The role coordinates with on-site Engineering and Materials teams to produce Maintenance of Way equipment. The supervisor assigns work and schedules hours to maximize productivity, efficiency, effective use of labor, safety, and quality. The position directs production personnel and material flow, oversees quality and safety processes, manages special projects, and works with other departments to meet delivery, quality, cost, and safety objectives. It also supports continuous improvement and employee development through Lean practices, GEMBA walks, mentoring, and operational metrics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or five years of manufacturing experience.
One to three years of related supervisory and project-management experience; preferably in a team-based continuous-improvement manufacturing environment.
Manufacturing experience, including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic background.
Project-management experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of tool functions.
Experience with Microsoft Office products.
Experience with an ERP system (Syspro).
Ability to develop and maintain relationships and maintain confidentiality.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle a variety of situations.
Adaptability and flexibility to operate in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to influence people and outcomes.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment is conditioned on successful completion of applicable drug screening and fitness-for-duty testing.
Ability to regularly lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds; sit, stand, and walk unassisted; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and hear; and meet normal correctable vision requirements.

Nice To Haves

Related supervisory and project-management experience in a team-based continuous-improvement manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Ensure employees follow manufacturing, equipment, and safety procedures and requirements to produce consistent results.
Direct production personnel and material flow to meet delivery, quality, cost, and safety objectives.
Lead and manage quality processes in support of delivery of quality products.
Work with Leads on assembly issues and escalation plans.
Schedule work assignments and hours to maximize productivity, efficiency, and labor utilization while minimizing downtime; ensure jobs meet or beat planned hours.
Use the company’s MRP system to track and locate missing parts.
Collaborate with other departments to identify needs and optimize production and human-resource utilization for machine building.
Conduct meetings with other Production Supervisors and Leads to ensure operational continuity.
Complete reports and records accurately and on time; maintain records and verify paperwork accuracy.
Participate in selecting team members; mentor, counsel, and discipline employees as appropriate; enforce company policies and work rules.
Manage special projects, including NIT builds and complex REMAN and REPAIR projects, within schedule and cost requirements; direct Manufacturing, Design Engineering, and Procurement resources as needed.
Assist Design Engineers in recommending design-related solutions.
Facilitate daily GEMBA walks, drive countermeasures with Operations and supporting teams, and report on Operational Excellence metrics.
Drive Lean Enterprise practices on the shop floor, including 5S, Single-Piece Flow, Kaizen, and Standard Work.
Lead and support initiatives that improve safety awareness and injury avoidance.
Foster a continuous-improvement performance culture; mentor, motivate, and counsel employees to support performance, personal growth, and leadership capability.
Promote safety and conduct operations in accordance with customer requirements.
Travel up to 5% of the time if requested; perform other duties outside the function or trade as requested, with training provided if necessary.