Production Supervisor - Manufacturing - 1st shift

About McNeilus, an Oshkosh Company

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc. is committed to serving everyday heroes and is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of refuse truck bodies. McNeilus produces a complete line of high-performance rear load, front load, and automated side load refuse bodies to augment any refuse collection fleet. Our team members are critical in our mission of supporting waste warriors and keeping communities safe and clean.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Production Supervisor will provide leadership and support to the manufacturing teams to create a safe, productive, and profitable environment. This role will plan and facilitate the work of team members to support on-time completion of production schedules, quality, housekeeping, and safety objectives. This role will develop high performance work teams with ongoing coaching and direction, both formal and informal, enabling a People First Culture.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Lead 1-2 small production teams/areas within the production facility/line.

• Lead production team members in a union and/or non-union environment on the manufacturing process and provide daily support in troubleshooting issues that arise.

• Provide day to day management to team members; including conducting performance reviews, career coaching, and development, providing feedback on met/unmet expectations.

• Educate and enforce quality, safety, and 5S standards and processes, and recommend changes as opportunities arise on production floor.

• Support maintenance, continuous improvement, and value stream projects that support the business and ensure the production schedule demands are met.

• Conduct root-cause analyses of manufacturing process to identify, define, and resolve problems and opportunities. Enlists the requisite support to ensure the timely resolution of problems and the prompt implementation of improvements.

• Report and respond to product and process nonconformance issues.

• Implement and sustain 5S in work areas ensuring that tools and materials essential for the performance of the work are readily available.

• Responsible for changes needed in machines, processes, materials, and assembly. Champion process improvements and lead Kaizen events.

• Create value stream mapping and standard work.

• Accurately maintain company records and documents in accordance with policies and procedures.

• Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of employee personal data, documents, and files.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Three (3) or more years of manufacturing experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• One (1) year of supervisory/lead experience.

• Acceptable attendance record with four or less attendance points in the past twelve (12) months.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management or related field.

• Lean/Six Sigma or Project Management experience.

• Team and Continuous Improvement Training.

• Good communication skills both verbal and written.

• Ability to multitask and use time management skills.

• Bilingual speaking proficiency for Spanish.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Internal Contacts: Contact with peers and others involving explanation of information (these contacts may be within or outside department or division), and the gathering of factual information; may include the communication of sensitive or confidential information.

• External Contacts: Limited external contact to: gather information, answer queries, or ask assistance.

• Communication Skills: Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Write routine reports, correspondence and speak effectively before both internal and external groups. Read, analyze and interpret business manuals, technical procedures and/or government regulations.

• Decision-Making: Regularly makes decisions of responsibility, involving evaluation or information. Decisions may require development or application of alternatives or precedents.

• Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving: Generally structured work, but involving a choice of action within limits of standard policy and procedures.

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