Production Supervisor

Seal & Design•Clarence, NY

35d

About The Position

PURPOSE: Supervises, coaches, and trains Lead Operators to ensure products are manufactured in accordance with cost, quality and quantity specifications and to complete customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience as a manager in a production environment or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficiency working in a computer supported environment with business systems software and Microsoft office programs
Proven leadership and delegation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow; able to multi-task
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

Nice To Haves

5S, Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

LMA - Leads, Manages and holds Accountable all direct reports
Actively participates in the vetting, selection and onboarding process
Monitors efficiency and productivity to ensure expectations are met or exceeded via the labor performance report
Coaches and counsels employees that are not meeting expected goals
Provides training on equipment
Provides hands-on trouble shooting assistance
Ensures the Master production schedule is being followed
Conducts regular coaching (formal and JIT)
Conducts performance reviews and facilitates disciplinary actions as necessary
Meets or exceeds production KPI’s
Safety, Quality, Efficiency, Productivity, 5S
Facilitates continuous improvement processes to create efficiency and reduce costs related to manpower and material yields
Monitors production team (direct & indirect reports) time & attendance and addresses issues; requests approval for OT as needed; approves time records including paid time off requests
Monitors plant productivity and efficiency daily to ensure that manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner that meets quality standards, on-time shipment goals and customer requirements
Monitors time sensitive customers and ensures production completes on time
Updates daily reports and tracks trends
Oversees Production Performance Board process for all function areas
Ensures timely review of all RMAs by the production team including appropriate root cause analysis completion and corrective action implementation with look across
Ensures 5S initiatives are maintained throughout the production areas
Participates in daily production meetings to review customer orders, manpower, plant schedule and open fast response issues
Escalates all material and manpower issues to effected parties and Plant Manager
Monitors department bins to ensure good material handling practices
Enforces safety policies and practices to ensure culture of health and safety; identifies safety hazards and works with management team on corrective actions