Supervisor, Production

Leviton Manufacturing•Morganton, NC

31d

About The Position

Responsible for coordinating resources and supervising the manufacturing of scheduled production. The role ensures scheduled production requirements are met within budget, safely, and in accordance with quality standards. It oversees production operations, employees, equipment, materials, procedures, and process improvement in an ISO 9001 environment. The position may require up to 10% travel.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of five years of manufacturing experience.
Minimum of two years of supervisory experience.
Ability to demonstrate leadership, provide tactical supervision, and effectively delegate prioritized work assignments to subordinate staff.
Ability to attend to details, multitask, and handle multiple priorities without undue stress or errors.
Ability to educate team members on procedures and requirements.
Self-motivated and able to complete tasks independently with appropriate discretion.
Ability to exercise independent judgment with limited instruction or guidance.
Ability to identify areas for improvement and work with management to initiate plans.
Working knowledge of mechanical, automated, and work-cell manufacturing equipment and processes.
Working knowledge of Lean and ergonomic concepts.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to communicate in spoken and written English.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including standing, walking, sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, pushing, pulling, and feeling; eye/hand/foot coordination is also required.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Two-year associate degree.

Responsibilities

Operate the department in a manner that supports established volume, scrap, and labor budgets.
Investigate system- and process-related problems, and recommend and implement corrective actions.
Determine parts supply, maintenance tasks, safety procedures, and service schedules needed to maintain machines and equipment in prescribed condition.
Develop and maintain daily metrics comparing production goals with achievements; analyze and document shortfalls and take immediate steps to remove obstacles to meeting production goals.
Implement and supervise adherence to company policies, including safety, attendance, training, preventive maintenance, quality, and the employee handbook.
Perform supervisory duties, including hiring, training, scheduling, assigning work, evaluating performance, and rewarding performance.
Audit preventive maintenance, in-process checks, changeover logs, line organization (5S), line scrap, and production boards.
Drive process improvement, ensure projects have accountability, and ensure promise dates are met.
Assist with root cause analyses and 8D where applicable.
Oversee established bills of material and work-in-process inventory.
Coordinate with other departments to develop and maintain procedures and instructions in an ISO 9001 environment, and ensure production employees follow established procedures.
Model an employee-oriented culture emphasizing quality, continuous improvement, meeting commitments, and attainment of Leviton’s mission and goals.
Establish and maintain regular, open communication with staff.
Develop employees through constructive feedback, coaching, and professional development opportunities to support productivity, responsibility, performance, and job satisfaction.
Practice participative management that advocates teamwork.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.