Supervisor, Production

Twenty-Six Defense•Roanoke, VA

12d•$73,000 - $77,000

About The Position

Twenty-Six Defense is seeking a Supervisor, Production to manage day-to-day operations and staff on the production floor. The role directs work areas and assigns work according to schedules and deliverables, establishes and monitors employee performance standards, and maintains schedules and delivery commitments. The supervisor ensures that required documentation is used on the production floor and that company, safety, environmental, security, and housekeeping guidelines are followed. This position works with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and other support groups to address production issues; maintains floor inventory; controls scrap and excess material; enters attendance data; and supports employee training, development, reviews, and counseling. The role is responsible for continuous process improvement and participation in and promotion of Lean Six Sigma methodologies. The position is in a unionized shop and may require working any shift as needed. The stated schedule is Thursdays for 4–6 hours and Friday through Sunday, approximately 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Other duties may be assigned by authorized company representatives.

Requirements

Associate degree in business administration or a related field and at least 1 year of experience, or a high school diploma and 7 years of manufacturing experience with previous supervisory experience.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Proficiency using a computer.
Proficiency using Microsoft products, such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising in a union environment.
Lean Six Sigma certifications.
Proficiency using a computer.
Proficiency using Microsoft products, such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Direct daily operations of assigned work areas and assign work according to schedules and deliverables.
Interact with subordinates and peers within and across functions as necessary.
Set objectives and performance standards for department employees and monitor performance daily.
Maintain schedules and delivery promises.
Ensure proper documentation is in use on the production floor.
Meet company, safety, environmental, and housekeeping guidelines.
Participate in employee training and development.
Initiate and follow up on personnel activities, including performance reviews and counseling.
Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and other support groups to resolve production problems.
Maintain accurate floor inventory and control scrap and excess material to acceptable levels.
Ensure personnel comply with company safety and security regulations.
Enter and maintain attendance data.
Support continuous process improvement.
Participate in and promote Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
Perform other duties as specified by authorized company representatives.
Work any shift as required.

Benefits

A 9/80 schedule at most locations, providing every other Friday off.
Competitive compensation.
401(k) program.
Medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage, with qualified wellness discounts.
Basic life insurance and additional life and AD&D insurance available.
Flexible vacation and paid time off.
Paid parental leave.
Employee referral program.
Voluntary benefits, including long-term care, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
Voluntary TRICARE supplement available for military retirees.