As part of an international mid-sized corporation with ambitious growth plans, an innovative mindset and high customer focus, NDS is looking for highly motivated and team-oriented individuals with eagerness to join our journey from good to great.

 

 

 

Sr. Production Supervisor

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

The Senior Production Supervisor oversees daily operations within a designated production area to ensure that manufacturing goals related to volume, cost, quality, and safety are consistently met. This role involves coordinating staff, optimizing workflows, troubleshooting issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

 

SCOPE OF WORK PERFORMED

• Ensure Machine Set-up meets production and quality goals
• Determine actual machines and locations where work is to be assigned
• Assuring a steady flow and process of work
• Interface with Quality, Engineering, Payroll, Human Resources and Management
• Daily assignment of duties for entire department
• Training and Supervision of all operators in the correct and safe use of equipment
• Training new employees in inspection procedures and/or work instructions
• Ensure Production leads are adhering to their responsibilities as outline in the Production lead Job Description
• Ensure employees are performing their duties to the standards and guidelines
• Reinforce compliance with Health & Safety regulations, Company rules, policies and procedures
• Ensure employees work in a manner and with the protective devices, measures and procedure required by the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the regulations.
• Ensure employees use or wear equipment, protective devices or clothing as required by the company
• Ensure employees are trained and follow prints, work/inspection procedures and/or work instructions
• Ensure employees are upholding quality standards and perform inspection prior to completion of paperwork and/or labor entry
• Ensure all paperwork and/or data entry is completed accurately and on time
• Ensure all machines are operating at maximum efficiency and utilization
• Organize the employees to ensure maximum efficiency from the work center
• Ensure that material is delivered to the designated area prior to shift start
• Report any damage to machines or tooling to supervisors and/or maintenance immediately
• Ensure that all schedules and deadline are met by the employees
• Ensure finished product is delivered to the next operation and/or drop-off zone
• Continuously look for ways to improve production, quality and safe working conditions in the plant
• Ensure employees maintain proper housekeeping standard.
• Ensure communication flow from company to employees and vice versa
• Assess employee’s ability to perform certain jobs, which can lead to further training or reassignment of job
• Provide employees and Lead Hands with coaching and counseling as required
• Execute progressive discipline when deemed necessary
• Support Management decisions and employ diplomacy when directing employees
• Maximize and maintain plant through-put using NBS tools
• Comply with EHS Standard policies and procedures.
• Manage all KPI’S for Production
• All other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager

 

 

 

GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

 

• 5-7 years previous supervisory experience
• Ability to read and interpret dimensional and weld prints
• Ability to train, motivate, coach and counsel others
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, ability to interact with employees, and all levels of management
• Must possess problem solving, conflict resolution and decision-making skills
• Excellent written/oral communication and excellent listening skills
• Works well independently and in a team environment
• Strong organizatio