Production Supervisor

Landscape Structures•Delano, MN

30d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor supports their teams daily operations, ensuring efficient operations while driving continuous improvement through lean principles and a culture of idea sharing and implementation.

Requirements

Previous supervisory experience required
Minimum of two years’ experience working in a production setting.
Bachelor’s degree; and/or three years + related experience
Exposure to lean manufacturing principals and tools, as well as an ability to apply that knowledge.
Passion for continuous improvement and achieving results
Proven experience applying standard work systems and knowledge of production flow.
Proficient computer skills, including tracking and trending performance metrics, preparing routine communications, updating shared documents, and managing Q-board content.
Ability to set goals based on company and department objectives and achieve results
Strong communications skills with the ability to develop and coach in a team-based environment.
Maintain a working knowledge of all departmental processes and activities
Strong written and verbal communication
Exceptional analytical abilities

Responsibilities

Develop and execute staffing plans based on demand by area
Develop and sustain standard work for operations and positions
Fosters a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Assess department constraints; communicate needs and propose solutions.
Lead and ensure safe work practices
Facilitate and lead teams on control plans (PDCA).
Lead kaizen activities and continuous improvement efforts
Lead MDI efforts and support team leads in identifying and implementing improvements.
Work in close partnership with engineering to set priorities and successfully execute departmental goals.
Provide leadership and employee development.
Drive team performance against production targets (takt time, scrap, productivity)
Lead and coach teams toward improved performance in department presentations.