Job title: PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Code: 33-xx-00-200-100
Summary/Objective: Responsible for management, supervision and development of production associates to achieve the organization objectives such as safety, quality, delivery, cost, ROCK and strategic focuses. Has a complete working knowledge of the operation of all machines, tooling, procedures, and processes related to the section/ department. Understands and always applies company policies with regards to customer service and associates. Develops and maintains a spirit of teamwork and empowerment among associates.
Essential Functions/ Responsibilities:
- Responsible to manage, lead and supervise a team to achieve the organizational objectives.
- Be the area owner and accountable for the area / department performance metrics such as safety, quality, delivery, cost, ROCK (Remove, Organize, Clean, Keep), etc.
- Ensure company policies are clearly communicated with the production team. Ensure EHS (Environment, Health and Safety) and quality regulatory requirement compliance.
- Provide proper training to the associates and ensure they are certified to perform their job with the tools provided according to the SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) / WI (Work Instruction).
- Conduct regular 1:1 and weekly communication meetings with associates to provide/receive updates, feedback, and discuss development and calibration of expectations.
- Ensure a safe working environment for associates with enforcement of PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) compliance and LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) application.
- Ensure product is produced according to the print in order to meet the industry standards and customer expectations for quality.
- Proactively initiate quality improvements to ensure OD and PPM meet the corporate target.
- Timely containment and investigation of quality issues (together with MQS/technician etc.) in order to minimize the cost impact and prevent escape to customer.
- Responsible to support and ensure OSS scheduling of orders by due date and batching opportunity; confirm material availability to deliver orders on time to customers.
- Work with OSS to manage the expedite system, rescheduling codes and accurate dates.
- Manage machine capacity and people capacity (this includes associate work schedules, OT, time off, vacations etc.) with alignment to order scheduling.
- Responsible for overall cost performance in your cost center. Manage overtime according to business requirements, drive scrap and productivity improvements to reduce cost.
- Communicate to Techs on priority and engage in troubleshooting defective tooling that may cause efficiency or quality concerns.
- Walk the processes frequently to understand any quality concerns or bottlenecks, and address with the team in a timely manner.
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Monitor and review metrics regularly; responsible to initiate and drive continuous improvement.
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Stop the production of all non-conforming products.
“The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities”
Required Experience:
- Strong in data analysis and is data driven.
- Experience with Process knowledge for related area.
- Excellent problem solving, investigation skills, and needs to be detail oriented.
- People management and leadership skills.
- Understand manufacturing concept, experience in lean and six sigma is preferred.
- Must possess good communication skills – written & verbal.
- Must be able to use Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)
- Team player and must be able to work with multiple groups of people (Operators, Floor Managers, Engineers, etc.)
- Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes, and not suffer from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.
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Lifting Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.
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Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions: Must be willing to adhere to department safety rules and regulations. May be exposed to noise (required to wear protective gear). May be exposed to Hazardous Materials & Chemicals (required to wear safety glasses and other protective gear).
Education:
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High School diploma or equivalent is required.
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Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent is preferred; not mandatory.
Training required
- On the job training as appropriate.
