Production Supervisor

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advance composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and additive manufactured parts. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&T centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”

Hexcel is currently seeking Production Supervisor for our Salt Lake City, UT, USA, Fibers location.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

• Directly supervise hourly bargaining unit employees in area of responsibility.  Train, plan, assign, and direct work in accordance with applicable policies, collective bargaining agreement and laws.  Monitors area production schedule and productivity.
• Provide leadership through the active participation in the development of employees and enhancement of a positive work environment. Supervise, educate, coach, and provide developmental opportunities to team members; remove barriers to assure individual and group success and completion of all goals in the following:
  • Safety
  • Quality
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Productivity and Cost Control
  • Continuous Improvement (5s, LEAN, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Communicate daily with other Supervisors on personnel issues, equipment status, and manufacturing progress in meeting schedule.  Ensure thorough pass downs with all stakeholders. Coordinates with maintenance for PM/TPM and repairs to building, machinery, and equipment.
• Comply with Hexcel policies, procedures, and Code of Business Conduct.
• Working rotating 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred with three - five years production experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong computer proficiency including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint; ERP/MRP experience preferred. Experience with Lean Manufacturing and other Continuous Improvement techniques; Lean and/or Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Strong problem solving, facilitation and communication skills (verbal and written). Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
• Regular attendance on company premises is required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Eligible candidate must be: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, a person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, a temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Act, a person admitted in refugee status, a person granted asylum. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as protected veteran, or any other protected class.