The Production Supervisor works with leadership and across the site to establish, optimize and meet production goals to meet the needs of our customers within budget and scope in the production of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC), batteries and supporting products. This position directs and supervisors a team in collaboration with and direction from the Production Manager. This position is both tactical and strategic in nature.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The following job functions are a basic requirement but are not limited to and may be assigned other duties.
Determines labor needs & creates schedule based on production requirements, assigns work rotations taking into account vacations, holidays, overtime and any special assignment/project responsibilities
Creates a culture of engagement & growth through the use a variety of tools including performance reviews, 1:1s, structured feedback, employee development plans and skip level meetings to determine in collaboration with HR, Leadership, and the employee a career plan with timing
Provides feedback on performance both formally and informally, does so in a manner that is effective, professional, clear and inspirational when possible
In collaboration with HR creates, delivers and monitors performance/discipline documents (corrective actions, PIPs) and conversations.
Champions, participates in and supports initiatives such as succession and career pathing
In partnership with leadership creates, prioritizes and sustains a workforce that is diverse and inclusive
Participates in the hiring and advancement of employees, complying with all applicable laws and regulations and working within best practices
May participate in employee disciplinary actions in conjunction with Management & HR.
Champions, trains, coaches and enforces a healthy work culture including safety, environmental, teamwork, discipline, work processes and housekeeping
Trains on, documents, updates SOPs and communicates changes
Tracks production targets, supports engineering and other projects, and assures on-time delivery
Tracks and reports on throughput, efficiency, cost, and on-time delivery. Resultingly, develops and communicates improvement action plans
Collaborates with engineering, safety and other stakeholders to evaluate, document and communicate new equipment procedures and requirements
Works with supply chain, maintenance and leadership to forecast and trouble shoot material/ equipment issues/needs
Analyzes, maintains, compiles, utilizes & provides a variety of reports/communications including, non-conforming, inventory, kanbans & production & metric boards & training matrix, ensuring meeting of organizational goals.
Is a first responder and a lead member of Safety Committee
Determines, analyzes, recommends and provides tools, PPE, equipment, tools for job completion
Assures correct materials and supplies are available for production as required in alignment with production schedule, escalates & makes adjustments proactively to ensure schedule attainment.
Assists in the performance of accident &/or incident investigations, applies corrective actions as required and within time requirements.
Conduct departmental meetings to communicate changes, updates to employees regarding business requirements, safety, policies, procedures and practices
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The following are a non-exhaustive list of qualifications for the position:
Bachelors degree in related field or 7+ years of direct experience leading others in a similar role & environment
3+ years of experience working in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
3+ years working in a manufacturing or production environment
3+ years successfully and formally leading a team in a manufacturing environment
3+ years of experience training others
Ability to lead others effectively and respectfully creating a positive, healthy workplace
Ability to have difficult conversations timely, effectively and respectfully.
Superior ability to lead others who possess a wide variety of communication styles providing a wide variety of tasks
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook
Communicate effectively & professionally in both verbal and written formats across the organization
Superior problem-solving skills around multiple variables that affect production & people
Proven people, safety, and quality focus
Professional positive-can do attitude and behavior, regardless of the situation
EDGE AUTONOMY BENEFITS
Matching 401(k)
Paid PTO
Paid holidays
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Group Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
HSA and FSA Options
Critical Care Plan
Accident Care Plan
Hiring Requirements
If an offer of employment offer is extended, applicant must have the ability to pass a background check and the ability to be insured by the Companys Auto-policy. An Offer of Employment is contingent upon the results.
Clearance Requirements
This position may require access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify a US persons status.
Edge Autonomy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Edge Autonomy is committed to providing access, equal opportunityand reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact jobs@edgeautonomy.io