Production Supervisor
CPEG Carrier Process Equipment GroupAbout the role
Description
Carrier Processing Equipment Group (CPEG) offers customers a comprehensive line of large industrial processing equipment for a wide variety of industries. By combining engineering expertise including high tolerance fabrication and assembly, we design and manufacture custom bulk processing equipment and custom fluid solutions. Please visit us at https://www.cpeg.com/ to see the full scale of our product lines and solutions including the diverse family of brands who make up our portfolio.
We are looking for a Production Supervisor at our Mathiston, MS location to support the Sly division. This full-time, exempt position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of a volume-based manufacturing operation for our Windsor Wire brand. Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Departmental and overall plant safety, production scheduling, managing and coaching front line work force, QC/QA management, fostering a supportive work culture, and driving efficiencies within the business operation. Please visit https://www.slyinc.com/ to see the products and capabilities of Sly.
Schedule
Monday-Thursday, 5 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Responsibilities
- Conduct all business in accordance with all company policies and safety practices.
- Create and manage the manufacturing schedule for specific assigned plant and associated departments.
- Manage hourly labor force and associated expended hours per production runs.
- Ensure jobs are completed and ready for shipment, matching customer quality and schedule expectations.
- Issue requisition for materials as needed.
- Review job order paperwork and drawings to identify special requirements in order to accurately manufacture products.
- Monitor and manage jobs (coordinates schedule, orders material and long leads).
- Coordinate with cage sales to discuss questions and resolve issues.
- Maintain cage equipment to ensure proper operation and limit unscheduled downtime.
- Problem solve, trouble shoot equipment as required.
Peripheral responsibilities
- Work in coordination with General Management on continuous process improvement.
- Help manage cycle counts, of cage parts, as necessary.
- Responsible for annual inventory of cage parts.
- Manage material inventory levels.
Requirements
- Able to read or learn to read mechanical prints and drawings.
- Working knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical systems, and possess ability to trouble shoot and fix said systems as needed
- Able to lift 50 lbs.
- Able to stand and/or walk around the plant for up to 9 hours a day.
- Maintain regular attendance.
- Able to work varied hours and shifts if required.
- Follow company policies and procedures.
- Able to wear Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE), and Operate equipment in a safe manner as trained.
- Be committed to working safely being mindful of one’s own safety and the safety of co-workers.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Understand and perform simple math.
- Must be dedicated to customer satisfaction.
- Maintain a high standard of quality of work
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing schedules, unplanned for issues, and prioritize hierarchy of multiple tasks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum three (3) to five (5) years' verifiable experience in manufacturing supervision.
- Associates Degree.
- Background in a quality methodology (ISO, LEAN, etc.).
Competencies & Skills
- Integrity and Trust
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Organization Agility
- Business Acumen
- Results orientation
- Process Management
- Peer Relationships
- Decision Quality
- Negotiating
- Problem Solving
- Excellent leadership/coaching ability
- Accountability
- Building Effective Teams
- Drive for Results
- Planning
Equipment Used
- Air tools
- Wrenches
- Ladders
- Mechanical lifts
- Drift pins
- Overhead Cranes
- Forklifts
- Floor Jacks
- Multi meter (test electrical circuits)
- Pipe Threader
- Welding machines
- Welding Fixtures
- Jigs
- Grinders
- Drills
- Weld positioners
- Automatic welding equipment (Track welder)
- Forklift
- Hydraulic pushing equipment (Port-A-Power)
Competitive Benefits
- Generous paid time off as well as 80 hours of holiday pay each year.
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