Supervisor, Manufacturing

Superior Essex•Fort Wayne, IN

12d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor prevents waste and inefficiency in production processes while ensuring the production workforce follows plant personnel and production standards. This hands-on role aids the Manufacturing Manager, directly supervises employees, and works with manufacturing service groups. The schedule is a night shift rotation of six days on and two days off, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. The position oversees production, safety, employee training and performance, and communication of shift activities. The role also supports process optimization, throughput, and quality, and maintains a clean, safe, and efficient work environment using 5S principles. The job description describes the general nature and level of work and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills. Requirements represent minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the work proficiently.

Requirements

Ability to communicate clearly and informatively with management and staff.
Strong decision-making, troubleshooting skills, and methods.
Ability to manage and treat people fairly and consistently.
Proficiency with computer operations and programs such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), Access, or other data-tracking systems.
Familiarity with health and safety regulations.
Analytical thinking and interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and creatively.
Ability to work in a non-environmentally controlled facility.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to walk approximately 8,000 steps per day.

Nice To Haves

Two years of direct supervision experience in a manufacturing position.
ISO 9001 or IATF experience.

Responsibilities

Work with management to develop standards for process optimization, throughput, and quality.
Manage process changes as required.
Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment by following 5S principles.
Complete other specially assigned tasks or projects.
Allocate resources to minimize downtime and complete scheduled activities.
Oversee and maintain safety practices in accordance with safe operations and company policies.
Provide training, guidance, and coaching to employees consistently and constructively.
Communicate shift activity to personnel and keep them informed about changes to equipment, processes, and materials.
Monitor manufacturing using performance boards to ensure the efficiency and quality of production jobs.
Manage employee conduct or performance problems consistently with human resource policies, consulting Human Resources as needed.
Directly supervise employees and work with manufacturing service groups.