Production Supervisor 1st Shift (Production Manufacturing)

Job Description

SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE

Under the direction of the Shift Manager, the Production Supervisor is accountable for the results of their assigned team of line leaders and line workers. The Supervisor ensures production is executed to plan and to the highest possible quality, safety, and efficiency standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lead and organize a team of line leaders and line workers to meet production and customer objectives.

Ensure production schedules, quality expectations, manpower placement, and efficiency levels are met daily.

Generate reports to explain gaps and action taken to prevent reoccurrence

Ensure that all GMP, GDP, 5S, safety and training standards are followed and maintained, take corrective action where needed.

Enforce policies and processes throughout the production environment.

Foster creative thinking within the group to develop new ideas for chronic problems. Develop line leaders and line workers by building a cohesive team.

Responsible for hourly associate performance management including hiring/coaching/disciplinary activities.

Generate Daily, Weekly, Monthly reports (including root cause and countermeasure activity)

Maintain confidential information.

Leads safety investigations and corrective actions related to safety hazards and/or incidents on assigned shift/team.

Leads investigations and corrective actions related to production-at-fault quality defects on assigned shift/team.

Coordinates with other departments on planning and scheduling production runs, changeovers, preventative maintenance and work order assignments and other related activities.

Develops and executes corrective actions that improve equipment performance, cost, quality, and customer service.

Manage teams time and attendance to policy using ADP

Develop and challenge team through front-line coaching, collaboration, and accountability.

COMPETENCIES

Must be able to work overtime and weekends with very little notice

Working knowledge of assembly/production processes

Must possess mechanical ability and technical aptitude as well as exceptional leadership skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to multi-task, delegate, and be a great team player

Working knowledge of appropriate industry regulations

Must be computer literate with the ability to type & create data reports. Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Strong leadership abilities, prior experience leading teams

Labor time keeping (ADP, Kronos, etc) per policy

Good problem solving skills such as 8D,5P and analytical trouble shooting.

Ability to handle stressful situations.

Fundamental understanding of Plan Do Check Act (PDCA) "Continuous Improvement" cycle.

Ability to generate daily shift reports

Ability to manage a diverse staff

Must be proficient in the English language (written, spoken, and typing), bilingual is preferred

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES ON ASSIGNED SHIFT

Line Leaders (5)

Line workers (~45)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position functions on the production floor and therefore, will experience characteristics commonly found in a manufacturing setting. Characteristics would include (but not limited to):

Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50lbs and perform tasks such as bending, stooping, and lifting required in this position

Ability to stand/walk in a manufacturing environment for the duration of scheduled shift.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time salary exempt position working a minimum of 40 hours/week with overtime required as needed to support business needs.

Core schedule to match assigned shift

TRAVEL

Minimal <5%

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High school diploma (HSD) or general education degree (GED)

2yr associates degree plus significant experience in a similar role.

Minimum of 7 years manufacturing experience in a high-volume setting.

Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience leading complex teams

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must possesses basic English skills with the ability to: to read, compose, and comprehend instructions & correspondence.

Bilingual Spanish is a plus

Mathematical Skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and manage %

Six Sigma, TPS, TPM experience is deisred

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

Must successfully pass a background check and drug screen

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. as a pre-condition of employment.

EEO STATEMENT

Bright Innovation Labs is an equal opportunity employer. Bright Innovation Labs does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

OTHER DUTIES

Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

All employment offers are contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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