Senior Production Supervisor

Indium Corporation•Elk Grove Village, IL

11d•$31 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Production Supervisor is responsible for providing administrative and operational support to the Virtual Factory Manager, Senior Virtual Factory Manager, or Plant Manager and for performing delegated plant management activities. The Senior Production Supervisor is also responsible for performing the job functions of a Production Supervisor as and where assigned and serves as an information resource and guide to less-experienced Production Supervisors.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and 4 years related work experience or prior experience as an Indium Corporation Production Group Leader
Knowledge of manufacturing concepts such as planning, scheduling, inventory management, workflow, and basic Lean concepts
Demonstrated broad and in-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
Capable of managing multiple objectives to completion
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Competency in the use of Microsoft Excel to organize and manage data and communicate information
Competency in the use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for manufacturing planning, management and execution; Material Requirements Planning (MRP) experience is preferred
Good oral and written communication skills
Provide own source of transportation for any local/day travel, including travel between Indium Corporation facilities

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred
Material Requirements Planning (MRP) experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Plan and schedule activities within the area of supervision in collaboration with other departments
Execute administrative and operational activities as delegated or assigned by plant management
Maintain functional knowledge of processes throughout a facility and coordinate resources as needed to ensure jobs are completed on time and in accordance with quality requirements
Supervise a production department as assigned, executing all job functions of a Production Supervisor
Observe, monitor, and ensure compliance with all safety requirements and practices, including taking action to stop production if safety is compromised
Interact effectively with Indium Corporation colleagues, suppliers, customers, and auditors
Access computer systems to complete all required documentation to track work, record scrap, and maintain accurate records of completed parts and required inventory
Apply Lean manufacturing principles and promote continuous improvement in productivity and the elimination of waste
Perform workforce management staffing duties and oversee workload of staff to ensure accurate and timely completion of assignments
Assess Production Operator abilities, ensure appropriate training, determine competency, maintain training records, and monitor Production Operator development
Uphold all policies and procedures and resolve conflict
Review and approve time management records
Develop and maintain spreadsheets containing operational data and be well-versed in interpreting and presenting key performance metrics based on that data
Uphold and promote the standards of Indium Corporation’s Quality Management System, including following procedures and work instructions, and recommending improvements
Attend training as needed or assigned
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned