Production Supervisor

Join the team that is a leader in engineering, designing and manufacturing of leading-edge military expeditionary products and rugged industrial / commercial products since 1937.

What We Offer :

• Health benefits, including telehealth medical services, Dental & Vision
• Life, AD&D & Disability (paid for by the company)
• 401K with a company match

Summary :

The primary function of this position is directing and overseeing production employees across multiple departments in a manufacturing environment.

This position assigns work, recommends improvements in production methods and operating procedures. Ensures quality and safety practices are met.

Essential Duties :

• Assists supervisor in the planning, scheduling and completion of all tasks related to his / her department
• Enforces safety rules and conducts safety inspections of area of responsibility.
• Knowing proper procedures for workers to follow and ensuring they comply
• Coordinates with production planners and supervision to insure timely completion of production orders
• Responsible for pulling data from SAP and reporting production metrics
• Reports out on status of department each morning during the Tier 1 meeting
• Assists Supervisor with timekeeping by verifying accuracy of clock punches and reconciling time-clock exceptions
• Recommends improvements to production methods, equipment layout, and product flow.
• Monitors productivity and measures against standards
• Communicates production challenges to appropriate leader.
• Takes action as needed to resolve issues so that production goals are met
• Estimates, requisitions, and inspects materials needed in the department
• Responsible for 5S
• Provides feedback to supervision in relation to employees' safety habits, productivity, and adherence to shop rules
• Accurately reports shop floor production data via computer terminal and / or written reporting
• Follows visual and written work instructions to complete assigned tasks within set time allotted
• Performs cycle counting of parts and material handling duties as prescribed by Supervisor
• Able to check parts to engineering drawings using precision measuring equipment
• Supports, communicates, reinforces, and defends the mission, values, and culture of the organization
• Adheres to all quality and safety standards
• Supports other projects and performs duties as assigned

Education / Experience / Other Skills & Abilities :

• High School diploma or GED required; Associates or Bachelor's degree in business or related field a plus
• Minimum of five years of relevant leadership and experience in a manufacturing facility
• Ability to work from verbal and written instructions
• Demonstrated leadership and coaching / mentoring ability
• Advanced knowledge of technical or complex production processes and equipment within assigned area
• Operation of small power tools, other hand tools, computerized and high-pressure equipment
• Goal oriented and team focused to ensure completion of projects in a timely manner
• Track record of positive attendance
• Must have excellent organizational skills
• Must be highly self-motivated, customer centric with proven leadership ability
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize many different projects and workload
• Possesses computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office)
• SAP experience a plus

Disclaimer : This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this role.

This position requires access to or use of export-controlled technical data or technology controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

Accordingly, applicants must be U.S. Persons or must be eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.

S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. A U.S. Person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(b)(a)(3).