Production Supervisor

Company: Affinity Recruiting
Location: Seneca Falls
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionPosition: 1st and 2nd Shift Production Supervisor (Assembly, Shipping and Receiving, Machining Areas)Shift: 2nd Shift Monday – Friday 3:30pm-12:00am Manages others: Yes, 20 direct reports Education: HSD / GED required; Associate's degree is preferred

• 10 years of production experience and management of assembly areas is required. 3-5 years supervisory experience in a fast paced manufacturing setting is required. General Responsibilities: The Production Supervisor's role is to support, direct, and manage the workforce and work area to safely produce customer requirements within budgeted costs. Supervisors should spend 80% of their workday on the shop floor and 20% off the floor to perform their assigned responsibilities. Responsible for the efficient and effective management of their area to meet goals including:

• Safety Management
• Policy/Employee Management
• Time and Attendance
• Productivity Management
• Quality
• On-Time DeliverySpecific Duties
  • Assist the Director of Operations to accomplish plant wide goals by managing employees, selecting jobs, selection and placement of personnel for daily job assignments
  • Inspect as needed completed material utilizing hand inspection equipment, i.e. Vernier calipers, micrometer and drop dial indicators as well as Profilometer and CMM machines
  • Enforce Company Rules and Regulations, which apply to this department.
  • Responsible for working with hourly employees, human resources and union representatives to staff the department
  • Assist department personnel with any technical guidance necessary
  • Ensure compliance with PPE and Safety procedures. Correct behavioral or conditional risks immediately. Investigate and write up accident reports.
  • Improve workplace 6S through daily observations and improvements
  • Assign work daily and move labor to operations necessary to support customer requirements
  • Attend and participate in shift start up Gemba walks
  • Track Labor and Optimize use of straight and overtime hours
  • Manage department spending within budget
  • Develop/follow a daily production plan that supports customer needs
  • Ensure employees are properly trained and submit all training records
  • Maintain visual displays of work group activity and goals.
  • Address underperformance/workmanship issues with coaching, counseling, and/or progressive discipline, utilizing Human Resources.
  • Assist in make-up of schedule; Direct and guide the dispatching and schedule execution.
  • Support/Assist/Lead Lean initiatives
  • Establish and support team atmosphere within assigned area.
  • Cross training and creating/maintaining a flexible workforce.
  • Conduct team Meetings with all direct reports reviewing safety and productivity goals.Requirements:
    • HSD/GED is required; Associate's degree is preferred
    • 10 years of production experience and management of assembly areas is required
    • 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting is required.
    • Strong knowledge or lean manufacturing and standard work is required.
    • Experience managing machining areas is preferred.
    • Union experience is preferred.

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