Production Supervisor

Elemental LED•Reno, NV

13d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Opportunity: Elemental LED is a leading U.S. based engineering and technology company that creates, develops, manufactures, markets and sells innovative, configured and integrated LED lighting solutions. The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) has awarded Elemental LED as the "Company of the Year - Large" at the 7th Annual EDAWN Existing Industry Awards event, and "Employees First - Large" at the 10th Annual EDAWN Existing Industry Awards event. Job Description What You Get To Do: We're looking for an additional Production Supervisor for immediate hire! This is a tremendous opportunity to join a fast-growing company. The Production Supervisor supports manufacturing efforts in coordinating activities and priorities of the production team. The Production Supervisor is responsible for the management, coordination, and evaluation of custom manufacturing. This position supports supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's culture, policies, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, interviewing, hiring and training employees; assigning, evaluating and managing work; appraising performance; motivating, recognizing and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. The salary for this position is between $65,000 and $75,000 annually, DOE. Challenge Yourself – The Specifics: Effectively coordinates and leads the manufacturing operations of customized LED components and/or systems Ensures workforce is following established procedures and work instructions, while qualitatively monitoring workforce productivity Removes bottlenecks in day-to-day operations with viable solutions Recruits, hires, trains, evaluates, develops, coaches, and leads staff, while progressing and enhancing the working environment through employee engagement, results, and accountability Works out human capital and material resource requirements Serves as a positive role model for department personnel in all aspects of conduct Coordinates efforts with the Production Planner, assists with establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing customized products Meets or exceeds planned production goals by utilizing production schedules, and establishing priorities of department Create reports and provides feedback on productivity of the team, and status of project schedules Provides input on productivity improvements and ensures that production schedules are met Ensures that product quality is met within the department in accordance with quality control and product development standards Evaluates the in-process raw material and finished goods for conformity to established standards and specifications Monitors product standards and is involved in discussing quality control programs for custom projects Reports the progress of the manufacturing team towards established quality goals and suggests improvements based on the data Collaborates with cross functional departments to identify project milestones and critical areas of concern to ensure customer requirements are fulfilled in relation to quality and delivery Creates positive working relationships and involves others in working collectively toward achievement of departmental and company goals Communicates effectively on status of needed parts or anticipated future needs that are required to produce upcoming products to appropriate departments Promotes company goals, policies, processes, practices, and documentation for all customized products Detects, corrects, and reports, as necessary, any unsafe work practices or acts of unsafe violations of company rules and procedures Monitors production processes and adjusting schedules as needed Develops or revises standard operational and working practices Observes and corrects workers to ensure compliance with company standards and achievement of performance expectations by all direct reports Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment required
Minimum of five (5) years of direct supervisory experience required
Ability to learn extensive product line of Elemental LED, including but not limited to basic product understanding, quotations, project layout, technical aspects, troubleshooting, low voltage installations, power supplies, lighting terminology, photometry, and applications
Modern MRP/ERP systems in a manufacturing environment
MS Office (Word, Excel), FedEx, UPS, and USPS software systems; Fishbowl Inventory
Principles and practices of continuous improvement, ISO regulations a plus
Ability to: Recruit, train, develop, evaluate, motivate, and coach direct reports
Manage, organize, and prioritize multiple projects and tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines using effective management techniques
Demonstrate positive leadership through effective communication, both written and verbal, to all levels within the organization
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships
Work with minimal supervision
Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and other design documents
Demonstrate a high accuracy in work and attention to detail
Interpret, apply, explain, make sound, independent decisions, and ensure compliance with Company policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and technical written material
Use and train others on safe and effective use of equipment, i.e., power drills, saws, soldering iron, heat gun, electrical meters, various electrical tools, etc.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of manufacturing supervisory experience preferred
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Effectively coordinates and leads the manufacturing operations of customized LED components and/or systems
Ensures workforce is following established procedures and work instructions, while qualitatively monitoring workforce productivity
Removes bottlenecks in day-to-day operations with viable solutions
Recruits, hires, trains, evaluates, develops, coaches, and leads staff, while progressing and enhancing the working environment through employee engagement, results, and accountability
Works out human capital and material resource requirements
Serves as a positive role model for department personnel in all aspects of conduct
Coordinates efforts with the Production Planner, assists with establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing customized products
Meets or exceeds planned production goals by utilizing production schedules, and establishing priorities of department
Create reports and provides feedback on productivity of the team, and status of project schedules
Provides input on productivity improvements and ensures that production schedules are met
Ensures that product quality is met within the department in accordance with quality control and product development standards
Evaluates the in-process raw material and finished goods for conformity to established standards and specifications
Monitors product standards and is involved in discussing quality control programs for custom projects
Reports the progress of the manufacturing team towards established quality goals and suggests improvements based on the data
Collaborates with cross functional departments to identify project milestones and critical areas of concern to ensure customer requirements are fulfilled in relation to quality and delivery
Creates positive working relationships and involves others in working collectively toward achievement of departmental and company goals
Communicates effectively on status of needed parts or anticipated future needs that are required to produce upcoming products to appropriate departments
Promotes company goals, policies, processes, practices, and documentation for all customized products
Detects, corrects, and reports, as necessary, any unsafe work practices or acts of unsafe violations of company rules and procedures
Monitors production processes and adjusting schedules as needed
Develops or revises standard operational and working practices
Observes and corrects workers to ensure compliance with company standards and achievement of performance expectations by all direct reports
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% PAID by employer), available first of the month, following the date of hire
Company-matched 401(k) Plan, at 5%, no vesting schedule
Discretionary Time Off (DTO)
Parental Leave (PL)
Sick Time Off (STO)
Seven Paid Holidays
Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Career Development Plan Program
Discounted Corporate Gym Membership at South Reno Athletic Club
Tuition Assistance
Monthly Birthday Lunch Celebrations
Employee Discount
On-site Snacks and Beverages
Employee Referral Bonus Program