Production Supervisor

Job Description:

Summary:

Assist Production Manager by assuring that the assigned production department is operated in the most profitable and efficient basis through proper utilization of assigned manpower, materials, equipment, and space. The position is responsible for organizing all assigned resources to produce products according to the current schedule, and according to the approved quality standard.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervise production team members performing production operations and must be thoroughly knowledgeable regarding the team member handbook, safety manual, all rules, programs, and procedures that pertain to production team members.

Responsible for orientation and on the job training of team members in the safe, efficient operation of equipment. Evaluate probationary team members based on attendance, performance, attitude, potential, etc. Recommends candidates for hire, promotion and demotion transfer or release.

Responsible for maintaining manpower within the assigned department at authorized levels.

Participate and drive HPT initiatives.

Observes production operation within their area of control to ascertain compliance with methods, quality standards, safety regulations, production standards, and efficient operation of equipment: takes corrective action to eliminate any deviation.

Continuously analyzes the assigned area of responsibility for improved methods of production, tool design communication and reporting, cost controls and makes recommendations to plant superintendent for disposition.

Consults with team members regarding on-the-job problems to include low production, poor quality, poor attendance, tardiness, etc.

In case of emergency, direct team member to their assigned safe area.

Process all required forms in a timely manner for payroll and Human Resources (i.e. employee status form, timecards, PTO sheets, EIRP reward, etc.).

Contact Engineering and Maintenance for required repair work.

With the Plant Manager and Assistant Plant Manager, study operation where cost standards are not being met to determine causes and apply corrective action.

Develop among the assigned team members a consciousness for the need for the need for teamwork to attain departmental and Johnson Controls objectives.

Support and carry out Client's management philosophy and vision.

Attend safety and quality meetings when needed.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

Post secondary education in a related field or equivalent experience. HS or GED required.

Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Excellent English communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Ability to supervise, train and motivate employees in a multi-cultural environment

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, and procedure manuals. Candidate has the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Candidate has the ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

 Reasoning Ability:

Candidate has the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Must be computer literate and familiar with appropriate software programs. Candidate has the ability to create visual aids for communication purposes.

Duties also include assisting in the day-to-day management of the Environmental Management System. Following all environmental work instruction and / or cleaning up spills or other duties required of the Environmental 1st Response Team.

 Required Skills

Managing team schedules

Training new hires

Evaluating performance and providing feedback

Ability to multitask

Knowledge of health and safety regulation

Ensure that health and safety laws are being followed

Identifying and applying career advancement opportunities

Helping to resolve employee issues and disputes.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong leadership skills

Strong computer skills (word, excel, and PPT)

A strong team-player mentality

The ability to solve problems

Proactive approach to managing team members and the production shop

Problem solving abilities

Analytical skills

Time management

Decision-Making abilities

The ability to work either shift (1st or 2nd)

The ability to lift 50 lbs. throughout the shift

The ability to standup and walk for 90% of a 10-hours shift

5 years of manufacturing experience

Excellent time management skills

Required Education     

Post secondary education in a related field or equivalent experience. HS or GED required

Required Years of Experience 

5 years of manufacturing experience

Desired Skills   

Seeking an excellent communicator (both written and verbal) with experience managing 20-25 workers including coaching, mentoring, KPIs.

Basic knowledge of excel / Microsoft off