Production Support Supervisor

Dover Corporation•Salisbury, MD

6d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Criteria Labs, Austin, TX; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic. Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial. Coordinates the manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment. Ensures production plans are met by coordinating requirements with the Master Scheduler, Procurement, Material Planning, Engineering, Quality and Sales. Completes production plan by establishing priorities, scheduling activities, shifts and employees; monitoring progress; revising schedules and resolving problems. Maintains production and quality standards ensuring all established cost, quality, and delivery commitments are met. Provides guidance to the development of manufacturing process plans, including personnel requirements, material needs, subcontract requirements, facility needs, and tooling and equipment needs. Maintains manufacturing staff by planning, coaching, and counseling, monitoring, and developing individuals. Ensures employee safety by performing employee observations, routine inspections, and employee training and retraining.

Requirements

AA or BS degree in Business Administration with 1 - 3 years progressive manufacturing experience OR 5+ years in a manufacturing setting with increased progressive responsibility
Strong leadership and organizational skills, general financial knowledge and experience, legislative safety requirements, and computer skills are required.
Must be able to communicate effectively and present information to employees and management.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
Ensures production plans are met by coordinating requirements with the Master Scheduler, Procurement, Material Planning, Engineering, Quality and Sales.
Completes production plan by establishing priorities, scheduling activities, shifts and employees; monitoring progress; revising schedules and resolving problems.
Maintains production and quality standards ensuring all established cost, quality, and delivery commitments are met.
Provides guidance to the development of manufacturing process plans, including personnel requirements, material needs, subcontract requirements, facility needs, and tooling and equipment needs.
Maintains manufacturing staff by planning, coaching, and counseling, monitoring, and developing individuals.
Ensures employee safety by performing employee observations, routine inspections, and employee training and retraining.

Benefits

a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
medical, dental and vision insurance
wellness programs
health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
commuter benefits
parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
paid time off, including 10 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
tuition assistance
business travel services
employee discounts
an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services