Production Supervisor

Sumitomo Electric Interconnect Products•San Marcos, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Sumitomo Electric Interconnect Products, Inc. is hiring a Production Supervisor in San Marcos, California. The supervisor leads the Manufacturing Department and/or an operating shift and is responsible for its safety, organization, administration, and performance. The position reports to the Manufacturing Manager and works with internal and external department staff to complete tasks and meet established goals. It also applies and enforces company-wide and department-specific policies and programs. The role is performed on site, and the company is seeking local candidates; relocation is not offered. The position operates in both professional office and manufacturing environments and requires up to 5% travel, which may involve overnight stays.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent minimum.
At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
At least 3 years of supervisory and leadership experience over manufacturing operations.
Mechanical background.
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Detail-oriented, able to multitask, and possess strong organizational and communication skills.
Self-starter and leader with a team-oriented philosophy.
Able to wear Personal Protective Equipment, including safety shoes, glasses, and hearing protection.
Capable of operating a forklift and/or other powered material-handling devices.
Able to participate in a Radiation safety program.
Able to bend, twist, and lift up to 75 pounds; push and pull drums, reels, pallet jacks, and carts; stand, sit, and walk for long periods; and climb stairs and ladders as required.
Able to perform occasional filing tasks, including lifting files, opening filing cabinets, and bending or standing on a stool as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher.
Experience with equipment and processes used to manufacture Heat Shrinkable Tubing, or equivalent plastic industry experience.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing.
Formal training in supervisor leadership and time management.

Responsibilities

Enforce and ensure that Manufacturing employees meet Safety and Environmental requirements and practices.
Ensure the Manufacturing Department executes Quality system requirements.
Develop and maintain department documents related to the Quality system.
Create and manage production work schedules, including personnel assignments, asset scheduling, and coordination with Lead Operators.
Maintain department performance metrics that support business goals.
Develop corrective actions to address reported Safety and Quality deficiencies.
Provide technical and administrative support to Lead Operators in troubleshooting issues and coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality support departments.
Oversee the development and maintenance of work-area organization and housekeeping.
Work with service and front-office departments to support schedule attainment, continuous improvement, and product development.
Lead and facilitate continuous improvement activities.
Manage attendance performance and approve vacations.
Administer and manage employee training and development.
Evaluate operator performance in support of business metrics.
Conduct and coordinate disciplinary actions as necessary with Human Resources.
Execute purchase requisitions for consumables and department-purchased items.
Maintain the QMS as applicable to the assignment.