Supervisor, Production

COLE-PARMER INSTRUMENT COMPANY•Charleston, SC

69d•$55,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Molding Supervisor manages and performs all tasks involved in the production of parts through injection molding. This includes direct management of production employees engaged in injection molding, packaging and packing. The position is also responsible for planning production for his/her area and coordination of resources with other area supervisors, all while approaching activities with a continuous improvement mindset to maximize throughput while minimizing costs and maintaining a clean and safe workplace.

Requirements

5+ years of injection molding experience, including large teams and working in a batch and volume production environment. 1-2 years of direct supervisory experience required.
Quick learner, ability to pick up and create procedures and processes quickly.
Experience with documentation and revision control.
Ability to streamline work process/flows for maximum efficiency.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Basic knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office products, and the ability to use email.
Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, efficiently works under pressures, within deadlines or other time essential constraints.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to clearly and concisely communicate to all levels of the organization.
Strong work ethic and an ability to excel within a rapidly changing and growing organization

Nice To Haves

A background in Lean Manufacturing skills and hands on experience in continuous improvement initiatives and projects is preferred
QA and ISO 9000 compliance experience desired.

Responsibilities

Deliver manufacturing outputs to quality, time, and cost goals through data driven production planning, labor allocation, and resource management.
Work with Operations Manager to understand overall production volume and mix goals; create production plan for area of responsibility and execute to meet daily expectations.
Work with Operations Manager to establish performance measures for areas of responsibility.
Relentlessly champion quality and safety, employee development, and an unwavering customer focus.
Maintain visible metrics and provide leadership timely and accurate performance information.
Lead with a continuous improvement mindset to improve timeliness of the production schedule, workflow efficiency, just-in-time WIP inventory levels, product quality, and employee effectiveness.
Completes production plan by establishing priorities, scheduling and assigning personnel, revising schedules, and reporting results.
Establish and maintain an environment of continuous improvement. Where appropriate, introduce and evolve best practice techniques such as LEAN, 5S, TOC and value stream mapping
Assist Operations, Procurement, and Shipping departments to ensure timely delivery of finished products to meet established stocking levels and customer shipping requirements.
Actively participate in and facilitate feedback on product design and production processes.
Lead monthly safety team information sessions and provide training, coaching, counseling, and/or improvement recommendations. Document any safety issues or incidents in timely manner and follow through to ensure resolution.
Establish weekly 5S goals and activity with team. Record accomplishments and provide leadership team visibility.
Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules and resolving problems.
Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data; answering questions and responding to requests.
Be comfortable leading strategy and tactics, making data driven decisions, engaging early in the feasibility stage of new product development and catching developed products for successful commercial launches.
Keeps employees informed as to company and department plans and progress
Manages and reports on operational metrics. Evaluate overall performance by gathering, analyzing and interpreting data and metrics
Involved in setting operational budgets and ensuring targets are met
Other duties as assigned.