Production Supervisor

Motus Integrated Technologies•Battle Creek, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a forward-thinking problem solver and change-maker ready to help take NexForm to the next level. The Production Supervisor will be responsible for maintaining workflow and ensuring that safety, quality, delivery, and production meet the standards and expectations and running efficiently and profitably. A successful candidate will be a high energy leader, solution-focused, and metric-driven.

Requirements

3+ years’ experience in a supervisory capacity
5+ years in production manufacturing
Leadership / People Management
Continuous Improvement
Lean Manufacturing Principles
Coaching and Mentoring Experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in manufacturing, operations, business management or related
Six Sigma Certification, either Green or Black Belt

Responsibilities

Supervise production team members performing production operations.
Responsible for on the job training of team members in the safe, efficient operation of equipment.
Instill good housekeeping of their immediate work area in all employees so that the plant is ready for visitors at any time
Responsible for promoting a safe work environment and preventing injuries using 5S, job rotation, and ergonomic work practices
Evaluate team members based on attendance, performance, attitude, job knowledge, quality of work, etc.
Recommend candidates for hire, promotion, demotion, transfer or release
Responsible for maintaining staffing within the assigned department at authorized levels.
Re-assigns team members to eliminate unfavorable labor variances
Understand and positively impact key measures. Balance quality, productivity, safety, cost, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas
Continuously analyze the assigned area of responsibility for improved methods of production, tool design, communication, reporting, and cost controls; make recommendations to the manager for improvements
Observe production operation within their area of control to ascertain compliance with methods, quality standards, safety regulations, production standards, and efficient operation of equipment. Take corrective action to eliminate any deviation
Consults with team members regarding on the job problems to include low production, poor quality, poor attendance, tardiness, etc. Documents all problems and provides action plans to manager. Take corrective action to assure problems are resolved
With the Plant Manager and Operations Manager, study operation where cost standards are not being met to determine causes and apply corrective action
Maintain team member timesheets and all required forms for payroll in a timely manner.
Develop among the production team members a consciousness for the need for teamwork to attain departmental and plant objectives
Understand and promote MBS Lean philosophy and methods