Production Supervisor

 

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Position Summary

The Production Supervisor role is responsible for ensuring employee safety, product quality and asset performance while delivering on time the shift/line/area production plan.  This is accomplished by leading a team, including participating in the hiring process, employee on-boarding, performance management and corrective action. This position is a problem solver that drives continuous improvement efforts across the plant. It is important that this role drives proactive cooperation with other groups on the site and within the broader division to ensure that their area and people are fully aligned with the organization.  It is expected that the Supervisor, Production models the way for others by practicing what is preached to create and maintain a workplace culture that engages and motivates associates at all levels.  This role focuses on results to deliver success as measured by key performance metrics. 

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the timely deployment of people development plan and assure the competencies of his/her team as per the agreed plan with PM (proper training inclusive of equipment, safety procedures, and hygiene). Enforce strict compliance to standard operating procedures (SOPs) by all personnel within the team. 
• Ensure a safe work environment is maintained at all times.  Processes are run in accordance with SOP's, SSOP's and other documentation.  Activities being performed having an environmental impact are communicated and accomplished according to the environmental management. 
• Ongoing coaching of employees to fulfill and exceed the requirements of the job through NCE approach. Daily review of achievement of targets and report variances during on-the-floor and review meetings. Ensure the development and implementation of action plans to address root causes of failures and support continuous improvement initiatives.  Facilitate seamless handoffs and communicate key information to peers, team members and Production Management. 
• Ensure continuous line controls and immediate corrective action to assure prescribed quality and to ensure compliance with manufacturing instructions, internal and external regulations, procedures & policies. 
• Ensure ongoing smooth operations of factory through effective employee and industrial relations management. 
• Ensure adequate maintenance of the installations in coordination with quality, engineering & administration. Review daily maintenance effectiveness with Maintenance Mechanic(s) and Team members to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure Maintenance & Repairs are completed to maximize efficiency.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years related work experience (including that gained during military service).
• Ability to maintain a safe working environment through proper housekeeping and safety practices.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written and listening).  Ability to adjust communication style to multiple audiences, facilitate group coaching, and information sharing.  
• Excellent people skills: maintain a positive attitude and ability to motivate people, specifically mentoring and coaching individuals in identifying short- and long-term development needs and providing appropriate support.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting through root cause problem solving.
• 2+ years’ leadership experience in a manufacturing, military, or related environment, / 5+ years’ supervisory experience in a manufacturing, military, or related environment​
• Preferred: 1 year of experience in Continuous Improvement