Supervisor- Light Manufacturing - Londonderry, NH

Job Overview

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in the production of electrical connectors and / or installation tools. Responsible for Production Control Planning for the Light Manufacturing Londonderry Department.

A Day In The Life

• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations. Supports merit review program and the employee bid process.
• Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties.
• Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Inspects and measures parts and products to verify conformance to specifications as required.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Recommends and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product. Eliminates waste and develops cost reductions through tooling modifications, planned maintenance, etc.
• Suggests changes and works with both Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering to improve working conditions, productivity, efficiency, quality and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department or work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Develops capital equipment justifications for tools and process technology to improve quality, cost and cycle times.
• Manages non-supervisory employees.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Coordinates flow of work within and between departments of the manufacturing plant to drive on-time delivery to customers.
• Creates and schedules Production Orders to meet on-time delivery performance goals that align with the capacity of the factory.
• Assemble Production Order packets and verify correct drawings are included.
• Reviews unscheduled customer and inter-company purchase order (ICPO) backlog on a daily basis.
• Assesses backlog and output by process line and briefs results at requisite meetings.
• Resolves material shortages with the purchasing department.
• Responds to Customer Service on lead time requests, expedite requests, and direct shipping requests.
• Collaborates with Manufacturing to kick-start jobs on hold (e.g., resolve problems with job quantity, rejects, missing prints, material shortages).
• Resolves Production Order variances and cost of goods issue (COGI) errors.
• Drafts new Work Instructions, as applicable.
• Effectively collaborates with difficult personalities to overcome obstacles and implement change.
• Communicates with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, etc. as needed to resolve problems on specific Production Orders and address bigger picture issues on output and delivery.
• Actively participates in Production Control meetings & communicates within the department to share pertinent information and set goals.

What will help you thrive in this role?

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Electrical Solutions

Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. HES provides the critical components that allow operators of buildings, factories and other industrial infrastructure to connect, protect, wire and manage power.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA : M / F / Veteran / Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.