Supervisor

Position Qualifications

Education: Associate's degree in a related discipline or the equivalent combination of education, technical training or work experience

Experience/Skills/Abilities: Typically requires three to five years of related mechanical or production experience, including two years in a related lead role. Experience working in a union environment preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Mentors and develops employees into problem solvers
• Accomplishes manufacturing results by planning, monitoring and appraising job results
• Actively coaches, counsels and disciplines employees supporting enforcement of systems, policies and procedures
• Clearly communicates job expectations
• Supervises the activities of employees involved in production, assembly, fabrication operations or support functions.
• Assigns employees to tasks to maximize productivity, minimize costs and maintain quality
• Reviews work schedules, material and manpower resources
• Directs staff through lead employee or directly
• Participates in establishing and modifying operation methods and processes by recommending changes in materials, equipment and procedures
• Performs advanced production tasks as needed
• Reviews and compiles operational records, such as floor inspection reports and tool, equipment and supply usage and safety reports
• Participates in special projects as required

Lean Enterprise:

• Establishes and utilizes frameworks and systems, including tools such as visual management, problem solving, standard work, 5S and kaizen.
• Adheres to and promotes the Milbank Family Values
• Cooperates and commits in a team environment to achieve goals and deliverables
• Resolves difficult or complicated challenges using the problem-solving process
• Actively embraces our core principles

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises the day-to-day workflow of workers; responsible for the training, guidance and discipline of assigned staff.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

Technical:

• An understanding of the principles of lean manufacturing and how to implement the tools in support of operational performance goals
• Appropriate knowledge of relevant safety and environmental regulations and procedures
• Ability to use the manufacturing information system to obtain information pertaining to the facility
• Ability to create and maintain documents in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and have some exposure to a manufacturing information system.

Leadership:

• Ability to handle personnel issues decisively and fairly
• Inspires and motivates others to perform well, accepts feedback from others.
• Ability to direct the activities of a group of hourly employees; effective supervisory skills

Planning and Organization Skills:

• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans
• Ability to delegate work assignments, gives authority to work independently, sets expectations and monitors delegated activities

Team-Based Orientation:

• Ability and willingness to consider the impact of one’s own decisions on others, both inside and outside of their immediate work group
• Ability to relate to others in a professional manner and effectively deal with sensitive personnel issues while considering the needs, wants and feeling of others
• Ability to work with other individuals toward common goals by demonstrating respect, listening to others’ points of view, avoiding defensiveness, expressing personal viewpoints with tact, avoiding blaming others or finger-pointing and being persuasive without personal attacks or intimidation.

Results Drive and Attitude:

• Ability to make a commitment to a particular course of action under all levels of uncertainty and situations that lack incomplete information
• Ability to maintain personal and team stamina and productivity over long hours and has the commitment to results that drives beyond the minimum requirements of effort and activity
• Ability to maintain good attitude toward work and others under all business conditions
• Ability and desire to learn new processes and procedures to improve business performance
• Ability to interact with all individuals in the organization in a manner that is appropriate to their style and custom while fostering understanding, respect and cooperation in all working conditions.
• Ability to lead actions that encourage trust and mutual respect among subordinates, peers and upper management.
• Must be present at work when scheduled.

Travel Required: Occasional; a valid driver’s license and ability to insure employee as a driver under the company auto policy is required.

Hours: Regular 40-hour workweek. Overtime as needed.

Working Conditions: Factory floor. Requires standing, walking and sitting at a computer.