Supervisor, Production

Forte Opening Solutions•Point Township, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At Forte Opening Solutions, the Supervisor, Production oversees plant activities and overall production, delegating assignments to ensure key performance indicators are identified, structured, and addressed. The supervisor uses production boards to keep employees informed about departmental performance against standards and works with them to achieve goals. The role creates an engaged work environment, leads employees in reviewing and improving performance metrics, and supports lean processes, quality standards, production schedules, and effective communication. It also includes hiring, employee development, coaching, and handling discipline and workplace concerns in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

Requirements

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead; ability to supervise is essential.
Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Excellent organizational skills, leadership qualities, and computer literacy.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Competence using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Integrity, respect, tact, and diplomacy.
Ability to analyze information.
A college degree in a related field is preferred, or a high school diploma combined with several years of supervisory experience.
At least 2 years of related manufacturing supervision experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with Kronos, Workday, or FoxPro.
Good understanding of HR and financial acumen.
College degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Create a positive environment of engaged employees.
Lead reviews of performance metrics and address misses with countermeasures, root-cause identification, corrective actions, assigned responsibilities, target completion dates, and verified support.
Maintain the integrity of Tier Board data and information.
Conduct regular lean process audits to verify adherence to lean standards.
Train, demonstrate, and coach assigned teams in lean tools and methodology.
Work with leadership and employees to assess talent and development needs.
Provide employees with regular communication, feedback, coaching, and ongoing support.
Ensure effective communication throughout all levels of the process and clearly communicate roles and expectations to the process team.
Work with team leads to direct production according to the production schedule and priorities, maximizing use of assigned resources, machines, personnel, and materials.
Evaluate production methods and recommend improvements to functional leadership to increase productivity and reduce scrap.
Help employees interpret procedures and methods and correctly use production equipment; ensure procedures are followed.
Support quality policies and implement guidelines to ensure adherence to quality documents and standards.
Interview, hire, and develop operations staff.
Administer discipline, address complaints, and resolve issues in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.