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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The production supervisor position is responsible for supervising, leading and mentoring employees in a manufacturing environment. In this position the supervisor will supervise overall production and delegate work assignments to ensure all key performance indicators (KPIs) are identified, structured, and addressed. This position plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures, and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. Some direct guidance received from manager.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Follows the production schedule and ensures level production throughout the area.Facilitates GEMBA walks and makes suggestions on improvements.Enforces safety practices, tolerance to zero attitude, maintain safety engagement, and enforces environmental regulations including 5S.Implements Masonite Lean Management SystemsParticipates in Tier meetings with senior leadership using appropriate decision-making tools gaining approval before implementing decisions or changes.Works with team leads to assign daily work duties to floor personnel.Monitors and adjusts job assignments to maximize production efficiency.Confers with plant manager, supply chain, quality, and other supervisors to adjust production schedules to meet customer requirements.Monitors inventory levels of finished goods and work in process.Makes recommendations to improve production methods, increase equipment efficiency, improve material flow, and decrease waste.Leads problem solving efforts, analyzes and resolves production issues through teamwork with quality, maintenance, and engineering.Maintains time and production records in Kronos daily.Maintains area free of harassment or intimidating behavior.Conducts employee evaluations within the set time frame.Works with team lead and trainers to determine training needs of employees.Key Deliverables:
Safety: enforce safety practices, tolerance to zero attitude, maintain safety engagementQuality: understand the standards & requirements, work with precision and attention to detailsDelivery: Just in time production strategyInventory: Manage the inventory, be aware of the inventoryProductivity: measure the efficiency of the employees, equipment and overall cost efficiencyBuild employees trust: By knowing when to be transparent and when to listen and when to follow up to settle employee concerns.POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Education/ Experience:
Minimum of 3 years leadership experience in a team-based Lean Manufacturing environment.Bachelors or Associates degree in a related field is preferred or the combination of High School degree with 5-10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment a supervisory role.Desired Skills:Must be able to read, understand and interpret blueprints.Ability to lead and motivate co-workers.Excellent problem-solving skills and able to diagnose crisis right away.Self-motivated with a results driven approach.Hands-on experience implementing Lean Manufacturing process systems.Able to work well under pressure.Excellent organizational skills.Leadership experience of projects varying in size and scope preferred.Must possess good communication skills - written and oral, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to effectively interface with others and the ability to train others.Must have a firmly demonstrated commitment to safety, with strong leadership, supervisory and people skills.Computer literacy with general skills in data entry and spreadsheets (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Previous exposure to Kronos as Time Management tool is an asset.Language:Fluent in EnglishBilingual is a plusExpected Behaviors:Self-motivated and results driven approach.Flexibility.Position is hands on requires Manufacturing floor mobility.Pursue Zero Downtime.Detail orientated mindset required for investigation and analysis of equipment issues.Work well with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must have the ability to read and write.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and/or stand for eight hours, talk, and hear.The employee is required to perform highly repetitive motions. The employee frequently is required to walk, use hands to feel or handle, and to reach with hands and arms.The employee must occasionally lift, push and pull up to 50 lb.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.#LI-BB1
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