Production Supervisor

Summary

Plan, direct and supervise direct labor employees who manufacture parts to support engine construction and aftermarket.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and supervise between 20-25 direct labor employees who manufacture large diesel engines and subsequent aftermarket components.
• Ensure a safe environment for employees through adherence to safety policies, assessing and eliminating hazards, improving housekeeping standards, conducting incident investigations and implementing corrective action.
• Plan and execute production schedules to meet production requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring accurate inventory control of all WIP and FGI product within the department and minimizing inventory held through efficient planning and achievement of lower lead times
• Develop and realize productivity improvements through lean initiatives, Standard Work Instructions, and process improvements.
• Motivate, monitor and counsel employees regarding work-related issues and performance. Gage workforce skills and initiate cross training programs as necessary.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing-related field is highly preferred.
• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent communication, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Word and Excel; experience with an ERP system is preferred. Oracle systems experience a plus.
• Very good understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings.
• Experience with heavy manufacturing process is beneficial.
• 5 years minimum experience and a proven track record in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Previous experience managing and supervising in a union-represented environment is helpful.
• Knowledge of welding, heavy manufacturing machining, assembly processes and lean manufacturing methodology is a plus.