Production Supervisor
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Job Duties
- Bilingual - Proficient in the English and Spanish (read, write, talk).
- Troubleshooting of Industrial Machinery.
- Responsible for providing leadership and direction to assigned department(s), product line(s), or profit center(s) and teams to meet production goals, ensure a safe work environment, and meet customer specifications.
- Typically supervises 50+ hourly employees.
- Schedule, track, and monitor production and costs to ensure the unit meets established goals while maintaining a safe work environment and quality standards.
- Maintain an effective workforce through hiring, training, coaching, and disciplinary actions.
- Implement and demonstrate best practices and consistent policies.
- Complete and maintain timely and accurate reports on critical production outcomes such as efficiency, downtime, cost, etc.
- Provide feedback up and down the organization.
- Develop and implement safety awareness programs, communicate safety issues, correct safety-related problems, and lead investigations into safety-related issues.
- Participate in designing and implementing continuous improvement processes.
Qualifications
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Bilingual - Proficient in the English and Spanish (read, write, talk).
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Interest in the Continuous Operating Production (COP) rotating model; employees are scheduled to work 7 out of every 14 days
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BA/BS degree in Industrial Management, Engineering, or Business.
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5 years of manufacturing experience, including 2 years of supervisory experience.
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Bi-lingual, a plus
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Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of statistical methods and process improvement techniques.
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Must demonstrate proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
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Effective team building and demonstrated leadership skills.
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Effective communication skills (written and verbal) with all levels in the organization.
You should be proficient in:
- Leadership / People Management
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Six Sigma Experience
- Scheduling Experience
- Machine Setups for Production Runs
- Plastic Extrusion Experience
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Thermoforming Experience
Machines & technologies you'll use:
- Extrusion Machine
- ERP Software
- Thermoforming Machine