Production Supervisor - 2nd shift

Job Description

Job Description

Member :  Nova Technology

Job Title :  Production Supervisor - 2nd shift (3 : 15 p.m. - 1 : 15 a.m)

Location :  Menomonee Falls, WI

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment?

Do you have a high attention to detail?

Do you want to join a collaborative team looking to revitalize how docking is done?

If yes, check out this opportunity with  Nova Technology.  Since 1986, Nova has brought innovation and reliability to the loading dock equipment industry with a full line of effective, durable, and user-friendly products. Our mission is to provide the highest quality loading dock safety and efficiency solutions that surpass the evolving needs of our customers.

We are looking for a 2nd   shift Production Supervisor  to join the team. This position will be responsible for driving Nova Seal & Shelter production and growth on the 2nd  shift  (3 : 15 p.m. - 1 : 15 a.m.) while ensuring effective teamwork and collaboration with the 1st shift.  Internally, this position is responsible for driving operations of Seals & Shelters to be sold by Nova Technology, managing the cost of materials and labor.  Externally, this position is responsible for delighting our customers with on-time delivery of high-quality products. This position has direct responsibility for Operational safety, efficiency, and productivity, and indirect responsibility for P&L as it relates to the Seal & Shelter Business .

Key responsibilities include :

• Assist the Production Manager in scheduling production by sales orders to meet customer requirements.  The schedule may include first and second-shift operations.
• Compile job packets for the production floor.
• Issue change, cancellation, and rush orders.
• Ensure safety in the plant at all times and in every operation.
• Operate production and manage production personnel at high levels of productivity and efficiency.
• Lead employees to carry out assigned tasks.
• Develop and coach employees to higher levels of performance.
• Analyze and problem-solve day-to-day issues on the production floor.
• Lead production team meetings.
• Work Saturday overtime as required.
• Train personnel in various production processes.
• Coordinate procurement of materials and supplies required for Seals & Shelters with the Supply Chain Team.
• Ensure proper inventory control including performing cycle counting materials.
• Develop metrics for monitoring departmental performance.
• Ensure the highest level of quality of every product produced.
• Schedule shipment of completed orders.
• Coordinate with Sales for the timely production and shipment of customer orders.
• Schedule maintenance and repair of equipment on time.
• Conduct production time studies.
• Utilize manufacturing software.
• Create job packets and assign work orders to production.
• Staff the operation with appropriate headcount and talent, and provide training and coaching as required.
• Collaborate with Production Manager & Sales Manager to create New Products based on customer input.
• Duties may include :
• Assist in developing new products and enhancing current products
• Create prototypes of new product ideas
• May require travel to the customer's site
• Evaluate the manufacturability of new products
• Provide Production leadership / management including assisting the Production Manager in long-range production planning, creating and achieving annual production objectives , yearly business planning / budgeting, and establishment of projects and initiatives to achieve Seals & Shelter production objectives.
• Track, document, and report production output and shipments daily .
• Assist the Production Manager as requested to create product builds and document costs.
• Assist Production Manager on all aspects of costing including :
• Determine product cost using a costed bill of materials.
• Monitor and improve purchasing of materials through competitive pricing for quality materials.
• Monitor costs and establish and implement plans for the continuous improvement of buy practices to reduce the inventory without affecting the ability to serve our customers
• Promote and maintain a culture and environment of continuous improvement , based on comprehensive development and execution of Lean business practices.
• Establish growth / improvement goals and objectives, along with all relevant key performance indicators.
• Ensure follow-through on action planning to meet established goals.
• Work closely with the Production Manager and other functional groups (HR, Sales, Finance, Engineering) to achieve overall business objectives.
• Strong focus on moral leadership, constructive competitiveness, self / employee development, and accountability.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Nova Technology offers an attractive and competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes a health insurance package, 401k Plan, Profit Sharing Plan, paid vacation, a quarterly bonus plan, life insurance, and a host of company events that reflect and encourage the family-oriented culture that allows us to provide the very best in customer service.

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