Production Supervisor

Summary of Position :

Supervises production team in assigned department(s). Improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost. Increase team skills and capabilities. Continuously improves associate satisfaction while increasing efficiency.

Essential Functions :

Safe operation of all production processes. Identifies needed improvements and leads the project's implementation. Continually monitors the area and solicits feedback from associates. Enforce all safety rules and regulations.

Is the key coordinator / communicator for at least one safety training program for the entire organization.

Supervises team members. Ensures effective employee relations. Resolves issues through problem resolution. Confers with management to resolve complex associate matters.

Interviews, selects, orients, trains, conducts performance appraisals, performance development, schedules, and approves hours.

Provides leadership for associate relations through effective communication, coaching, training, and development.

Executes operational plan to enhance profitability, productivity, and efficiency throughout assigned production department(s).

Implements Lean Manufacturing techniques to improve quality, cost, on-time delivery, safety, customer satisfaction, and associate satisfaction.

Maintains production plan.

Ensures compliance with the organization's standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and on-time delivery.

Provides training and support to the team, sets goals and objectives.

Measures team performance for safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Work with teams to continually improve these measures.

Monitors the budget.

Arranges for equipment, materials, and supplies to be available for work assignments.

Approves setups and assigns operators. Troubleshoot bottleneck operations to identify the cause and notify the appropriate support team for assistance.

Checks work methods and operations to make recommendations for improving quality and implement systems to report and reduce scrap and cost.

Oversees the use of SPC.

Identifies opportunities aimed at continuous improvement of the quality of products and processes. Leads project team during identification through implementation and evaluation.

Confers with others to coordinate operations and activities across all shifts.

Adhere to the TOMZ Quality Management System.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Ability to maintain a safe work environment.

Experience in the setup and operation of manufacturing equipment.

Knowledge of production and processing and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of our products.

Broad experience with precision components and assembly.

Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques.

High attention to detail and ability to think ahead.

Knowledge of production cycle.

Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.

Solid analytical skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work with associates, customers and vendors.

Excellent project and program management skills.

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations.

Quality orientation

Knowledge of human resources and safety includes coaching, performance management, OSHA and related safety standards.

Knowledge of mathematics to include geometry and statistics.

Ability to think critically and use judgment to identify strengths and weaknesses of solutions to problems presented in production.

Computer skills include word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

A self-starter capable of working independently and as part of a team

Education :

• Bachelor’s degree or 4-year equivalent directly transferable industry work experience.

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