Production Supervisor

Fairbanks Morse Defense•Salem, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor will work to develop and realize productivity improvements through lean initiatives, standard work instructions, and process improvements. This role will motivate, monitor and counsel employees regarding work-related issues and performance, gage workforce skills and initiate cross training programs as necessary. This role will be responsible for management and expansion of HVC’s Assembly, Storeroom, Shipping, and Receiving departments. At Hunt Valve, our work directly supports the strength and readiness of Fairbanks Morse Defense and the U.S. maritime defense fleet. This position offers the opportunity to lead critical manufacturing operations within an organization known for engineering excellence, dependable performance, and an unwavering commitment to quality.

Requirements

Ability to communicate clearly with peers, management, customers, and vendors. Robust written and verbal communication capabilities are both a must.
Knowledge of industry standards with preference for Naval standards.
Familiarity with ANSI drawing standards.
Familiarity with frequently used materials for Naval applications, such as Monel, Stainless Steel, Nickel-Aluminum and other Bronzes, NICU, etc.
Ability to self-manage work in an environment of numerous competing tasks, including wherewithal to ask for help when needed.
Excellent communication, problem solving and organizational skills.
Self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated working knowledge of Word and Excel; experience with an ERP system is preferred.
Very good understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings.
5 years’ minimum experience and a proven track record in a manufacturing environment.
U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT: This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with storeroom and assembly other manufacturing aspects, such as shipping and receiving are preferred.
Previous experience managing and supervising in a union-represented environment is helpful.
Knowledge of heavy manufacturing machining, assembly processes and lean manufacturing methodology is a plus.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct and supervise a group of 15+ union team members.
Drive lean principles to improve the operational processes.
Aid in the planning and execution of the production schedule to meet production requirements.
Provide detailed key performance indicators and hold weekly team reviews to drive cross functional goals set forth by Hunt and our corporate leadership.
Ensure a safe environment for employees through adherence to safety policies, assessing and eliminating hazards, improving housekeeping standards, conducting incident investigations and implementing corrective action.
Responsible for ensuring accurate inventory control of all WIP and FGI product within the department and minimizing inventory held through efficient planning and achievement of lower lead times.
Develop and realize productivity improvements through lean initiatives, Standard Work Instructions, and process improvements.
Motivate, monitor and counsel employees regarding work-related issues and performance. Gage workforce skills and initiate cross training programs as necessary.