Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Production Supervisor 1st Shift•Bolingbrook, IL

6d•$71,200 - $92,600•Onsite

About The Position

Production Supervisor Reporting to the Production Manager / Director of Operations, this role is responsible for supervising the day to day manufacturing operations and performance of employees for a designated value stream. This position plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. As a Production Supervisor you will: Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas Seeking to meet and improve schedule dates, reduce process times, reduce inventory levels, increase the utilization of resources and manage department priorities Control manpower and materials needed to complete jobs accurately and on time Guides/monitors group toward its goals ensures employees productivity, resolve problems, has authority to change work roles and work distribution. Assist in initiating, implementing and leading continuous improvement activities assisting in researching new processes, procedures and equipment that may improve throughput, quality and profitability Continuously evaluate and improve manufacturing processes, through lean concepts and Six Sigma, partnering with Operational Excellence to establish value stream priorities and implement improvements while driving a lean culture Supervise the work of manufacturing employees Track absenteeism and maintain and approve timekeeping records Ensure effective employee relations by providing employee mentoring and development and resolving employee issues through coaching and problem resolution Make employment decisions Arrange for training to develop the employees work skills to improve department throughput and reduce scrap/rework through coaching and training Recommend disciplinary actions Evaluate and update the performance of team members against their job requirements and performance goals within the time frame designated for their position level Ensure employees personal safety by providing safety training for all aspects of the job and department Lead activities needed to perform accident investigations, safety observations, and hazard mapping Work with Warehouse Manager to maintain proper inventory levels for optimum productivity Coordinate projects with other supervisors and departments Monitor production schedules and results and inform management and peers regarding production delays and other related issues Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provides regular progress reports to manager Support NPD introductions to production, working with technical supervisor and lead to troubleshoot processes, reviewing and updating work instructions and training team members to ensure a smooth transition Work with Supply Chain, Planning and QA to resolve parts, inventory and quality issues As a Supervisor and Leader you are: Responsible for day-to-day performance of a group ~ 6 + employees. Guides/monitors group toward its goals ensures employees productivity, resolve problems, has authority to change work roles and work distribution. Responsible for genuine input regarding Human Resources matters of significance: e.g. participates in selection of new employees, provides meaningful input to performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, terminations etc.

Requirements

Has 5-7 years progressive experience in a manufacturing environment
Has a minimum of 3 years of experience directing an hourly or manufacturing workforce
Holds a High School diploma or GED
Possesses intermediate computer skills including experience using the MS Office suite, a business planning and inventory system
Has excellent problem solving and communication skills
Has extensive knowledge and leadership in the principles and practice of Lean, Six Sigma, 5P and/or other continuous improvement models; participated in related improvement projects

Nice To Haves

A Bachelors Degree is a plus

Responsibilities

Supervising day to day manufacturing operations
Planning and assigning work
Implementing policies and procedures
Recommending improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions
Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas
Seeking to meet and improve schedule dates, reduce process times, reduce inventory levels, increase the utilization of resources and manage department priorities
Control manpower and materials needed to complete jobs accurately and on time
Guides/monitors group toward its goals ensures employees productivity, resolve problems, has authority to change work roles and work distribution
Assist in initiating, implementing and leading continuous improvement activities assisting in researching new processes, procedures and equipment that may improve throughput, quality and profitability
Continuously evaluate and improve manufacturing processes, through lean concepts and Six Sigma, partnering with Operational Excellence to establish value stream priorities and implement improvements while driving a lean culture
Supervise the work of manufacturing employees
Track absenteeism and maintain and approve timekeeping records
Ensure effective employee relations by providing employee mentoring and development and resolving employee issues through coaching and problem resolution
Make employment decisions
Arrange for training to develop the employees work skills to improve department throughput and reduce scrap/rework through coaching and training
Recommend disciplinary actions
Evaluate and update the performance of team members against their job requirements and performance goals within the time frame designated for their position level
Ensure employees personal safety by providing safety training for all aspects of the job and department
Lead activities needed to perform accident investigations, safety observations, and hazard mapping
Work with Warehouse Manager to maintain proper inventory levels for optimum productivity
Coordinate projects with other supervisors and departments
Monitor production schedules and results and inform management and peers regarding production delays and other related issues
Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provides regular progress reports to manager
Support NPD introductions to production, working with technical supervisor and lead to troubleshoot processes, reviewing and updating work instructions and training team members to ensure a smooth transition
Work with Supply Chain, Planning and QA to resolve parts, inventory and quality issues
Responsible for day-to-day performance of a group ~ 6 + employees
Responsible for genuine input regarding Human Resources matters of significance: e.g. participates in selection of new employees, provides meaningful input to performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, terminations etc.