Position Summary

The Production Supervisor ensures all requirements associated with the successful fabrication of product are met. This is facilitated through Team Leaders and Production Associates. The Area Leader oversees production operations, and supports Management, Team Leaders, and Production Associates by acting as a liaison in matters regarding policy application, employee relations, safety, and continuous improvement for processes and productivity. This position carries direct and/or indirect supervisory responsibility. Positions available on 1st and 2nd shifts. Benefits available after 30 days and paid vacation after 60 days!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains effective communications/interaction with all other departments, including but not limited to engineering, quality assurance, material control, maintenance, and human resources support groups in order to achieve established targets.
• Manages Team Leads and Production Associates. This is a hands on, plant floor role.
• Implements and supports MAFACT Standards
• Plans and directs the utilization and use of all equipment and manpower to achieve the most effective results.
• Understands, compiles and organizes operational data using that data to implement improvements by working with teams and using lean tools and problem solving methods.
• Monitors and adjusts inventory balances as required, investigates inventory problems, and implements solutions to source.
• Coordinates preventative maintenance with Maintenance and Production Planning

Required Skills, Education and Experience

• 2-year College (or University) Associates or Technical degree in Production/Operations Management or related field; vocational/trade school program certification in Manufacturing, Production or related field; and/or equivalent work related experience.
• Minimum 5 years manufacturing/operations experience with minimum 2 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Experience in operational improvements using Lean methods and techniques.
• Experienced in Lean Implementation (standardized work), 5S, value stream mapping, A3 Method, etc.

Additional Information

Overtime may be required to meet program expectations. The position may be exposed to elements such as temperature and noise during time spent in the plant or at customer or supplier facilities. Ability to obtain and retain a valid passport is required.

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