Sr Production Supervisor - 1st Shift
About The Position
Our team in Cheshire CT is currently looking for a 1st shift Sr Production Supervisor to lead a high-performing operational team. This individual will oversee a group of 15-20 employees in a dynamic environment, ensuring that contractual quality, cost, and delivery requirements are consistently met. Safety is a top priority, and the Production Supervisor will be responsible for fostering a safe work environment and implementing safety enhancement initiatives. Collaboration with departments like manufacturing engineering, equipment maintenance, and production control is crucial for success in this role. Continuous improvement through six sigma and lean methodologies is essential for surpassing performance goals in cost, quality, delivery, and safety.
Requirements
- Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
- Demonstrated management experience in the areas of: Workforce planning and forecasting, Employee hiring and training, Time and Attendance Tracking, Area layout and flow management, Capital identification and control of overhead expenses, Ensuring full compliance of company policies and procedures.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, production planning, and performance management.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and SAP.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Background in implementing lean manufacturing concepts and proven success with lean/six sigma projects.
- Previous experience overseeing unionized employees in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in SAP.
- Familiarity with manufacturing in the aerospace/defense sector.
- Exceptional communication skills and adept at conflict resolution.
- Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean manufacturing, CORE, and Six Sigma.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the execution of schedule and cost, workforce planning and forecasting, employee hiring and training, time and attendance tracking, area layout and flow management, and capital identification and control of overhead expenses.
- Lead a team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment to ensure products meet contractual quality, cost, and delivery requirements by planning, organizing, and directing production flow.
- Ensure full compliance with company policies and procedures, maintain a safe work environment, and engage in safety improvement projects.
- Role requires daily interaction with various cross-functional teams within the organization to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
- Success in this position will be measured by achieving/exceeding cost, quality, delivery, and safety goals, as well as identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities using six sigma and lean methodologies.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
