Production Supervisor (Top Load Washer)

Job Title : Production Supervisor (Top Load Washer)

Job Location : Ripon, WI

Job Type : Full Time

Job Description :

Lead safety initiatives to create a culture of safety awareness and compliance

Educate, train, and motivate production Team Members on safety protocols and procedures

Creates an environment of continuous improvement and safety awareness for all Team Members

Empowers and expects every team member to contribute to continuous improvement

Demonstrates a core value of respectful treatment of all team members in every discussion, interaction and decision

Coach and mentor production Team Members in best practices for safety and productivity

Desires to eliminate risks waste and to develop team member skill to improve lean operations

Ensure that employees are properly trained by their Team Leader or other designated trainer in the areas of safety, quality, equipment operation and 5S

Foster a collaborative environment that encourages team feedback and participation in safety initiatives

Interface with technical staff to ensure proper support

Establish annual goals and objectives that support the attainment of operating metrics

Work to continuously improve processes and reduce inventories and work in progress

Serve as the first point of contact for employees regarding employee relations issues

Interface with Union Stewards in contract and discipline issues

Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications :

Knowledge / Experience / Education :

Proven history of ability to lead with a servant leadership mindset.

A minimum of one to three years of experience in a medium / high volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment with a focus on safety practices is preferred.

Previous manufacturing supervision experience would be preferred.

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Manufacturing Engineering or Operations is preferred.

Previous professional, internship or co-op experience will be taken into consideration as relevant experience.

Skills and Abilities :

Must be self-driven and ambitious with proven leadership capabilities, including providing coaching, mentoring and supervision within a team environment.

Proficient with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel).

Strong problem-solving skills, including encouraging others on your team to think proactively and create solutions.

Basic understanding of process control, production scheduling, Kaizen, Kanban and Lean manufacturing is preferred.

Physical Requirements :

Stooping, bending, standing for long periods of time, manual dexterity and being able to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance

MUST HAVE :

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Manufacturing Engineering or Operations is preferred.

Proven history of ability to lead with a servant leadership mindset.

1-3 years of experience in a medium / high volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment with a focus on safety practices is preferred.

Previous manufacturing supervision experience would be preferred.

Must be self-driven and ambitious with proven leadership capabilities, including providing coaching, mentoring and supervision within a team environment.

Proficient with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel).

Fast cycle times required.

Ability to maintain rates and production standards.