Job Description

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.

All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

Job Summary

Our Company
Imperial Electric Elevator, A Nidec Company, is a custom manufacturer of special application AC and DC motor systems for the elevator/escalator industry. With more than 100 years of industry experience, Imperial Electric offers a complete line of products including hydraulic motors, permanent magnet door operator motors, AC and DC elevator motors, AC induction motors, generator sets, ACPM Gearless Traction Machines and Geared Traction Machines. Learn more about Imperial Electric and Nidec at www.imperialelectric.com and www.nidec.com
The opportunities you will find at Imperial Electric are limited only by your desire to grow and succeed.

Job Description

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and directing production activities. They ensure that production targets are met, workflows are streamlined, and quality standards are maintained.

Key Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate production activities, including scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow management
Monitor production processes to ensure that they are efficient, effective, and meet quality standards
Collaborate with production teams to identify and address process inefficiencies, equipment malfunctions, and other issues that impact production efficiency
Manage and train production staff, ensuring that they have the skills and knowledge necessary to perform their duties effectively and safely
Create and maintain production schedules, ensuring that they are aligned with customer demand and production targets
Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to ensure that safety protocols are being followed and that all equipment is functioning properly
Develop and implement production policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure consistency and quality across all production activities
Stay up-to-date with new production technologies and techniques, and make recommendations for technological improvements where appropriate

Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
3+ experience in manufacturing or production management
Strong leadership and communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and methodologies
Experience with process improvement and optimization
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective time-management and organizational abilities

Additional Job Details

Management – M1

Organizational Impact
• Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within team with direct and indirect impact on departmental or job-family results
• Plans and establishes operational plans and day-to-day objectives for a team of entry level professionals and/or skilled support employees
• Assigns tasks to a team to achieve operational targets, service standards, etc.
Communication & Influence
• Communicates with parties typically within own department or job family, and may communicate with parties external to the department which may include clients or partners depending upon the job area
• Explains policies, practices and procedures of the area of responsibility to others within the team
• Sometimes requires ability to influence others outside of own job area on policies, practices and procedures
Innovation & Complexity
• Responsible for making minor to moderate improvements of processes, systems or products to enhance performance of job area
• Problems may be difficult but not complex. Problems typically impacts the department and/or job family group. Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experience and analysis of issues
Leadership & Talent Management
• Manages a small to mid-sized team consisting of three or more entry level professionals or skilled support employees
• Leads, directs and reviews the work of team members in order to accomplish operational plans and results
• Provides day-to-day work direction for team, focused on maintaining steady workflow and productivity and resolving operational decisions
• Provides primary input to hiring, firing, promotion, performance and rewards decisions for direct reports
Knowledge & Experience
• Understands basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution. Typically requires broad job knowledge of technical or operational practices within assigned discipline
• Typically has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional certification and 3 years of prior relevant experience

WHAT WE’RE BRINGING TO THE TABLE

• Competitive salary based on qualifications
• PTO (Paid time off)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) and company match
• Short term and long-term disability
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with options
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending Account

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.