Supervisor - Production
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Job Location:
Elizabethton, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Production Supervisor
Who We Are:
As part of the Snap-on Tools team youll be joining an extraordinary company that has been the industry standard for over 100 years! People know Snap-on for the quality of our products but we know that it is the passion andcharacter of our people that make our company a global our diverse talents and deep pride in the Snap-on family of brands we drive innovation and create value. We work hard together. We grow together. We are one Snap-on team.
Working With Snap-on has Benefits!!
Company-paid benefits include:
- Paid time off vacation and paid holidays
- Market competitive compensation
- Retirement programs including 401(k) Plan with matching employer contributions
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan annual optional enrollment period
- Basic dental Basic life Basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage
- Short term and long-term disability Employee Assistance Program
- Business travel accident insurance
- Other health education programs including smoking cessation annual wellness screening and seasonal flu shot
- Bonus incentives depending on position and level
- Base pay progression through lateral & promotional development on both managerial and technical career paths
- Tuition Assistance Plan
Snap-on is rooted in the dignity of work. From our founding 100years ago we have been dedicated to this timeless principle. We celebrate this work and we celebrate our customersthe makers and the fixers who perform day in and day out to move the world forward.
Snap-on continually strives to be an employer of choice and offers a Great Place to Work.
Position Summary: Responsible for directly supervising manufacturing operations. Ensure associates work in a safe environment. Motivate and coordinate associates to meet safety quality delivery and cost objectives within the department. Responsible for overseeing department workflow troubleshooting and resolving production problems. Develop and maintain a team environment which will work toward providing continuous improvement. Lead staff of up to 50 hourly associates.
Responsibilities
KEY TASKS
- Proactively implement and promote a safe work environment.
- Lead and motivate team to achieve a positive team based work environment that meets performance goals and objectives for safety quality delivery and cost. Communicate expectations and results.
- Manage workforce according to company philosophy aligned with Who We Are mission beliefs values and vision.
- Responsible for planning and scheduling operations and workforce on a daily basis.
- Regularly review process and productivity information. Troubleshoot and resolve production quality and delivery issues working closely with a variety of support departments such as engineering maintenance and planning.
- Train evaluate coach and mentor associates utilizing performance management techniques to help improve performance including disciplinary actions as necessary. Identify top talent for advancement opportunities.
- Lead participate in and support Continuous Improvement and other problem solving activities. Lead associates to use Continuous Improvement tools. Support implementation of new processes and methods.
- Maintain and consistently administer local policies to meet day-to-day operating requirements.
- Responsible for maintaining procedures and work instructions and for completing a variety of administrative tasks as necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS
High School diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing. Possess technical skills related to the area of responsibility. Previous supervisory experience and Bachelors degree preferred. Ability to read write and speak English.
Competencies in the following areas:
- Safety
- Communications (verbal/written)
- Coaching training and development
- Relationship building
- Time management / work effectiveness
- Delegation
- Problem solving
- Rapid Continuous Improvement
- Decision making
- Change management
- Performance management
- Conflict management/negotiations
Knowledge of:
- Key production processes manufacturing methods quality processes and continuous improvement
- Company products
- Company programs/policies
- Company computer systems
- Microsoft Office software package
Characteristics:
- Integrity
- Aligned with Who We Are
- Approachable
- Responsive
- Results focused
- Team player
- Flexible and adaptable
- Proactive
- Budget minded and customer oriented
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- Food Industry
- Lean
- Packaging
- 5S
- Computer Literacy
- Food Processing
- Kaizen
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Manufacturing
About Company
Snap-on understands the mechanics of the automotive repair business. The company is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality hand tools, as well as auto diagnostic equipment and "under-car" shop implements, such as hydraulic lifts and tire changers. Snap-on has built a b ... View more
