Supervisor - Production II

Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions • Agawam, MA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Cadrex is searching for a Production Supervisor who is responsible for supervision, direction, and motivation of assigned employees to achieve company goals of quality, production, safety, and continuous improvement. The Production Supervisor develops and executes plans to meet or exceed department and company goals of quality, productivity, and cost efficiency. They manage department performance measures and visual controls, balancing quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas. This role involves presenting ideas for improvement and information accurately and clearly in both oral and written form, and ensuring that employees adhere to schedules and customer service requirements. The supervisor works in conjunction with Quality Assurance to make sure high-quality products are produced as specified, and identifies, analyzes, and acts to correct bottlenecks, product defect rates, safety hazards, and tool and equipment problems. They also counsel, motivate, and instruct Lead and Set Up personnel in quality standards, machine operations, critical documentation, and employee relations. Additionally, the Production Supervisor provides on-the-floor training to new employees as needed, works closely with floor leads and set up employees, ensures proper inventory levels are maintained, and may create production schedules to prioritize department needs.

Requirements

• 5+ years as a production supervisor in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Inventory software and Manufacturing software

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes plans to meet or exceed department and company goals of quality, productivity, and cost efficiency
• Manages department performance measures and visual controls
• Balances quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas
• Works to continuously improve in all areas
• Presents ideas for improvement and information accurately and clearly in both oral and written form
• Ensures that employees adhere to schedules and customer service requirements
• Works in conjunction with Quality Assurance to make sure high-quality products are produced as specified
• Identifies, analyzes, and acts to correct bottlenecks, product defect rates, safety hazards, tool and equipment problems
• Councils, motivates, and instructs Lead and Set Up personnel in quality standards, machine operations, and critical documentation, and employee relations
• Provides on-the-floor training to new employees as needed and works closely with the floor leads and set up employees
• Ensures proper inventory levels are maintained to meet daily production and/or assembly needs
• Manages department priorities
• May create production schedules to prioritize department’s needs

Benefits

• Health/dental/vision coverage
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
• Education support program
• Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Bonus plan for all full-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED