Production Supervisor

ALKEGEN•Marshalltown, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Alkegen is a leading specialty materials company focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. With over 60 manufacturing facilities and a global workforce of over 9,000, Alkegen delivers products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further. The company offers dynamic career opportunities across various roles. The Production Supervisor is responsible for the Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost performance of their assigned area and/or shift. This role involves assisting with the coordination of operational activities for all press/punch operations, specialty gasket processes, associated finishing processes, and shipping. The supervisor will guide, direct, and coordinate activities in all manufacturing centers within the Lancaster plant operation, leading continual improvement initiatives and implementing lean practices to support operational and organizational strategies.

Requirements

Associate's degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent work experience.
One to three years of supervisory experience preferably in a manufacturing environment. Strong leadership experience with recommendation of Plant Manager may be considered in lieu of supervisory experience.
Three to five years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge and experience with lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma.
Good computer skills including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to organize, manage, and control workflow.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or Paper Science.
Work experience in a mid-to-heavy industrial environment.
OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour safety training or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Drives continuous improvement through the leadership and execution of activities originating from Key Process Indicators (KPI’s), directed at accomplishing measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Ensures staffing and equipment readiness for effective execution of manufacturing schedules.
Works closely with Engineering and Maintenance to monitor process performance. Initiates corrective and preventive actions to minimize unplanned downtime or resolve process or material issues.
Identifies CI opportunities and leads JDI, Kaizen, and small-to-medium size projects in support of the plant’s CI/VCP goals.
Responsible for verification of accurate production reporting (BPC’s & KPI’s). Resolves reporting issues as they arise.
Manages, develops, trains, coaches, and evaluates the members of the production team.
Coordination of time and attendance system/labor reporting. Daily approval of time and attendance punches including pay codes.
Establishes employees work assignments and schedules and makes necessary changes to the employee’s schedule.
Ensures associate compliance to company policies and follows through on consistent and fair application of disciplinary action when needed.
Must adhere to all company and location policies and safety rules.
Must be able to work extended hours when required.
All other duties as assigned.