Production Supervisor - Intermediate

The Production Supervisor - Intermediate is responsible for managing small work teams in a fast paced, high volume, unionized manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Ensure the production plan is met, analyzes issues with other roles, drives and implements continuous improvement activities and sustainability of solutions inside the Zone.
  

• Ensure a safe workplace, leads the Team to improve Safety in the area and enforces the use of mandated Safety tools and procedures.
  

• Understand losses during the Shift, use the C-Matrix to coordinate World Class Manufacturing activities and improve Zone performances. 
  

• Proactively analyzes quality KPIs related to the Zone, prioritizes quality issues and properly guides Team Leaders.
  

• Ensure the right allocation of the people on the line, manages absenteeism, trains and builds teams.
  

• Possess knowledge of the broader manufacturing organization and have the ability to mobilize support groups and resources to lead and assist in problem solving activities.
  

• Actively participate and lead Kaizen project activities centered on Safety, Cost, Quality and Throughput improvements and waste reduction opportunities identified through cost deployment.
  

Requirements

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
  

• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required
  

• Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills 
  

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the Plant from hourly represented employees to Senior Leadership as required
  

• Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers
  

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
  

• Goal oriented self-starter with ability to lead teams
  

• Ability to coach/mentor/develop team members
  

• Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field
  

• 2 or more years of experience in supervision in a high volume environment.
  

• Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/develop team members
  

• Previous experience working in a union environment
  

• Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing
  

• Good working knowledge of Google Suite software programs