Operation Supervisor

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Manufacturing Supervisor ensures throughput targets are achieved in a safe timely quality cost efficient and productive manner. Manages production schedules to fulfill orders; is accountable for the achievement of area performance objectives product quality and variable costs; ensures employees are accurately trained assigned specific duties coached disciplined and rewarded; and always optimizes equipment availability cycle times and overall continual improvement.

• Manage direct and coordinate all activities related to the area to maximize productivity and minimize cost while achieving safety quality and throughput targets.
• Review and plan for daily/ weekly/ quarterly labor equipment and supply requirements to achieve the departmental throughput while meeting and exceeding the productivity targets.
• Ensure all production data is gathered and reported correctly on a daily basis.
• Ensure employees are trained on production procedures and practices.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities including interviewing hiring & training employees; planning assigning & directing work; evaluating and appraising individual performance; rewarding & disciplining employees; addressing complaints & resolving problems.
• Review variable costs productivity earned standard hours and throughput daily and implements effective corrective actions when targets are not achieved.
• Manage the activities of employees on continuous improvement projects.
• Support and improve upon quality initiatives designed to meet plant goals.
• Manage preventative maintenance performed by production employees.
• Provide manufacturing expertise if and when problems arise.
• Stay abreast of technological advancements and process improvements which may impact production.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• B.S. or B.A. Degree or equivalent experience.
• 4 years Manufacturing experience (aerospace forging machining backgrounds preferred)
• Supervisory experience leading teams of 40 people; Performance management skills.
• Analytical skills; Personal accountability; Strong organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of organization especially with direct employees. Intermediate use of MS Word Excel Access Outlook and QAD; other productivity tools.
• Quality focused & production driven.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Must be capable of working effectively with minimal direction and supervision.
• Process improvement experience is desirable (Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing).
• Must possess excellent problem solving organizational and verbal & written communication skills.
• Solid overall business acumen and a strong mindset for continuous improvement.
• Attention to detail and an attitude of 100% compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.
• Work requires verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.
• High energy level and ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong computer skills (e.g. MS Word MS Excel MRP).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Results oriented.