DESCRIPTION:

The NE Production Supervisor is responsible to manage manufacturing processes including process improvement and process strategy for their department and provide status and other necessary reports to their department manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Manage daily and weekly production levels to support site forecasts and provide status and other necessary reports to department manager
Oversee manufacturing staff and process to ensure safety, quality, accuracy, efficiency, and on-time delivery
Enforce policies and procedures
Adhere to all documentation including routers, work instructions, quality procedures, inspection sheets and drawings as applicable to the work being performed
Support the company 6S and Lean Initiative Program and comply with safety regulations
Practice creative thinking to improve efficiencies in work areas
Deliver innovative, flexible, integrated solutions to meet customers changing business needs
Work with other teams to improve processes and make recommendations on solutions to process improvements
Investigate production problems to determine cause and resolution
Focus on key metrics such as: on-time delivery, through-put, scrap reduction and overtime
Maintain equipment and generate maintenance requests as needed
Comply with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, Company policy and accepted safe work practices

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Minimum 3 years of experience within a manufacturing environment
Minimum 3 years of direct oversight of production personnel
Self-directed, well organized, and motivated
High attention to detail
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Computer proficiency (Excel, Word)

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Open minded, flexible, and committed to personal development
Capable of providing an analysis and recommended solutions to the manufacturing process
Excellent communication skills verbally and written
Basic computer skills (Outlook Email, Excel, Word)
Basic knowledge of lean tools
Ability to read and interpret Engineering documents in written, oral, diagram, or schedule format
Basic analytical and mathematical skills
Capability to solve problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where limited standardization exists through communication and teamwork
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures and equipment, OSHA regulations, manufacturing methods, routings, and standards
Mechanically inclined a plus
6S knowledge a plus
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.