Manufacturing Supervisor I

Role:

This is a full-time position responsible for directing departmental activities and supervising shop floor associates (SFA’s) in the manufacturing environment. Plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures, and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment operating procedures, and working conditions. This position impacts efficient and timely manufacture of products and the effectiveness of support activities.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Enforce safety regulations and take action to remove safety hazards

• Manage daily production schedule and corresponding manpower requirements to meet production targets

• Trouble-shoot equipment to maximize efficiency and minimize down time

• Ensure materials and processes result in the production of products that meet quality standards

• Observe, train and coach employees, ensuring conformance to safety and operating procedures while maintaining the required production output

• Establish and maintain lean metrics and communicate the results to management

• Support and participate in Kaizen & 3P events

• Initiate Human Resource actions including candidate selection, training, performance review, disciplinary action, and termination of shop floor associates

• Support a lean culture and drive process improvement initiatives

• Manages departmental and plant priorities

Working Conditions:

Employee will spend majority of the day on the shop floor and will be exposed to moving equipment, fumes, loud noise, and high temperature. Must be able to wear required PPE and must be comfortable in a fast pace, continuously changing environment

Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts such as Kaizen, 3P, and 6S

• Knowledge and ability to establish and maintain Lean Manufacturing programs and metrics related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC)

• Possess a mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability

• Thorough technical knowledge of assigned products

• Knowledge of manufacturing software and Microsoft products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Organized, detail orientated, and, skilled at following up and following through

• Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Education and Work Experience:

EDUCATION: Minimum of a 2-Year Technical/Associates Degree, military training, or equivalent experience as a supervisor in a manufacturing setting. Bachelor degree preferred.

SKILLS: Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

EXPERIENCE: Experience in assembly and installation of truck equipment with exposure to shop floor processes in a manufacturing environment is preferred. Proven experience leading employees working in a team environment. Mechanically inclined and self-motivated. Competency in Lean Manufacturing principles is preferred.