Production Supervisor

SUMMARY:     This position is responsible for supervising and coordinating activities of a production team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·      Inspect product to ensures conformity to specifications; direct setup and adjustments of machines.

·      Understand and enforce company policies and safety regulations.

·      Interpret specifications and job orders to workers and assign duties.

·      Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.

·      Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.

·      Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shift team.

·      Analyze and resolve work issues or assist workers in resolving issues.

·      Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve goals.

·      Maintain production records.

·      Estimate, requisition, and inspect materials.

·      Confer with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.

·      Ensure activities of workers are in line with standards operating procedures and work instructions.

·      Perform other duties as required or requested.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:

·         Responsible for activities and employees within the department.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

·      High school graduate with five years of manufacturing experience in a high-volume environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·      Must be able to read, write, and speak in English, but a plus if able to speak Portuguese or Spanish.

·      Must have strong basic math skills with working knowledge of snap gauges, micrometers and calipers.

·      Must have strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

·      Working knowledge or the ability to learn Oracle, SAP, Gainseekers as well as MS Office.

·      Must have strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

·      Work environment is split between an office area and the production floor.

·      Work near moving mechanical parts 1/3 of the time.

·      Exposure to extreme heat (non-weather) 1/3 of the time.

·      Exposure to fumes or airborne particles 1/3 of the time.

·      Loud levels 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling
• Paid Time Off