Operations Supervisor - Hose Manufacturing

Operations Supervisor - Hose Manufacturing

Job Location(s) : Forest City, NC, US

Employment Type : Full Time

Segment : Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Function : Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type : On-site

The Operations Supervisor - 1st shift, is responsible for supervising hourly employees to deliver excellence to our customers and meet assigned deadlines. This role will ensure that production is managed in a safe and efficient manner, has interaction at all levels of the organization, including external customers. This individual will provide coaching and direction to their team while driving accountability in the business; ultimately leading the organization to achieve its goals.

What You'll Be Doing

Create and foster a high-performance, business-driven team culture and environment. Establish and maintain conditions conducive to continuous improvement in manufacturing. Recommend alternatives for improving production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions. Actively participate in and lead problem-solving meetings and activities (e.g., accident investigations, quality concerns) utilizing DBS tools.

Lead manufacturing team in achieving production schedule goals and exceeding customer expectations by focusing on safety, quality, cost, productivity and morale to deliver targets.

Drive activities to improve on time delivery, labor optimization, scrap reduction and lower cost.

Conduct process checks and monitor performance to adhere to standard work formats and pacing boards.

Coach and develop direct reports to help them meet performance expectations.

Promote positive employee relations.

Assist in the selection and training of new employees.

Provide clear and proactive communication across shifts to ensure effective coordination of resources.

What We're Looking For

Required (basic) qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Minimum 1 year experience supervising others

Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship both now and in the future.

Preferred qualifications

Computer / software proficiency including MS Office Applications

Six Sigma knowledge / Greenbelt / Blackbelt

Job Criteria

Demonstrated competency in leading, motivating, counseling, training, and evaluating employees; production scheduling; problem solving; change management; presentation and facilitation skills.

Strong interpersonal skills; excellent oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of lean manufacturing, industrial safety, SPC, continuous improvement, and quality assurance concepts.

Familiarity with process improvement methodologies and project management skills and applications.

Ability to manage multiple projects and relationships simultaneously and the ability to work among competing priorities.

Knowledge of process failure mode and effect analysis.

What You'll Get from Us

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment :

Bonus system

Paid vacation

Retirement plan

Flexible working hours

Personal insurance

Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups

State of the art virtual work environment

Employee Referral Program

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39,000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.