Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Production Supervisor
Department : Manufacturing (Paint)
Reports to : Manufacturing Manager
Shift : All
Position Purpose
The production supervisor oversees the daily operations of the team, ensuring that all processes run smoothly and efficiently. Manage quality, scrap, efficiency and adherence to schedule.
Essential Duties and responsibilities
- Coordinating and overseeing all activities in the paint department
- Working with cross functional teams to understand painting requirements
- Supervising and Coordinating painting crews
- Training and supervising a team of painters, ensuring they perform tasks to the highest standard
- Inspecting painting work to ensure quality
- Monitor and optimize machine processes to ensure high-quality production and minimal downtime.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for process optimization and implement effective solutions.
- Ensuring all team members follow job instructions (JI’s) and are trained on job expectations.
- Providing strong team leadership by conducting daily meetings and assigning tasks.
- Collaborate with Quality, Engineers, Techs etc. to resolve any production issues and ensure parts meet quality standards
- Investigate and take appropriate action when a deviation occurs i.e. a part is out of spec, scrap increases, efficiency rates drop, and production issues arise.
- Ensure proper function of machines.
- Continual monitoring and reporting.
- Lead investigations of all safety incidents during shift.
- Address complaints, resolve problems, and conduct disciplinary discussions.
- Ensure all team members remain productively working.
- Follow all Vaupell policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications / Requirements
High School diploma or GED equivalentAssociate degree from an accredited institution (preferred)Minimum of 2 years’ supervisory experience (required)Minimum of 4 years’ experience working in Manufacturing (required)Demonstrated team leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage, motivate and inspire a diverse team.Established experience monitoring, measuring and reducing scrap rates.Knowledge of painting techniques and materialsPrior strong focus on continuous improvement or lean processes.Experience on ERP systems and MS OfficeExperience in quality control within a manufacturing environment is highly desirable.Problem solving and adaptability skills.Effective communication skills.Able to multi-task and prioritize.Ability to read, speak, understand and follow instructions in English.Must be able to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment.Candidates must be a “US Person” (i.e. US Citizen or Permanent Resident) to ensure Vaupell's compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations)
Environmental Condition
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and vibrations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements
Required physical skills and abilities (see below)
A = 20% or less of work timeB= 20 to 60% of work timeC = 60% or more of work time`Blank = Not applicableStanding
Bending at waist
Walking
Reaching below shoulder level
Sitting
Reaching above shoulder level
Lifting under 25 lbs.
Grasping
Lifting 25 to 50 lbs.
Handling
Lifting over 50 lbs.
Finger Dexterity
Carrying under 25 lbs.
Feeling
Carrying 25 to 50 lbs.
Eye-Hand coordination
Carrying over 50 lbs.
Eye-Hand-Foot coordination
Pushing under 25 lbs.
Hearing, ordinary
Pushing 25 to 50 lbs.
Hearing, other (explain below)
Pushing over 50 lbs.
Seeing – near vision acuity
Climbing stairs
Seeing – far vision acuity
Climbing ladders
Depth perception
Balancing
Color perception
Kneeling
Keyboarding
Crawling
Pulling
Turning / twisting
Other
Vaupell reserves the right to change, modify or add to the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of any position at any time.