MFG Production Supervisor at Overhead Door Corporation in Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Description:

Position Specifications:                    

Plans, coordinates, monitors, and supervises the activities of production personnel to insure the safe and efficient operation of the manufacturing facility.

Interprets and communicates overall organizational directives and applies them to meet or exceed the company’s performance goals.

Provides leadership to influence process change and coaches lean thinking across manufacturing.

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Oversees processes, equipment, team members, safety, housekeeping, product quality and a production rates within assigned areas


2. Functional member of plant safety committee, driving prompt resolution and helping to advance a robust and effective safety program


3. Safeguards operation of equipment by calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and assisting with development of techniques used for production


4. Ensures fair and consistent application of policies, provisions and terms of the collective bargaining agreement are administered properly


5. Serves as the first management level for resolving issues and addressing grievances


6. Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; developing personal growth opportunities


7. Champions lean manufacturing goals of on-time delivery, continuous flow, customer satisfaction and zero defects


8. Accomplishes manufacturing performance objectives by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures


9. Partners with other leaders to ensure robust change implementation


10. Co-designs lean systems that aid in improved workflow, improve efficiencies and maximize utilization of facilities, personnel and operations


11. Compiles, initiates, sorts, and analyzes production performance data and communicates progress on metrics to management and hourly production personnel

Other Responsibilities:

1. Perform other duties as assigned


2. Manage special projects as required and assist other departments when necessary


3. Perform Semi-annual Physical Inventory

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering or related discipline; extensive work experience may be considered in lieu of education


• Minimum of 5 years of supervision experience in a manufacturing setting


• Must have experience in material flows and inventory management; continuous improvement practices; and process analysis


• Lean or Six Sigma training is a plus


• Excellent personal computer skills in a network environment; Microsoft products experience preferred - Outlook-Word-Excel
  


• Track record of successful project management


• Experience in working in a team environment


• Management style must be consistent with Company Culture


• Strong planning/Organization & Time Management skills


• Demonstrated problem solving skills