Indianapolis Production Supervisor
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Job Location:
Indianapolis, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating all activities within assigned manufacturing cells or functions during a designated shift. This role ensures the efficient utilization of equipment and manpower to meet production schedules safety standards and quality expectations. The supervisor acts as a coach and mentor to associates fostering a high-performance operator-led culture through Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Development
- Supervise coach and mentor shop floor associates to achieve safety quality and productivity goals.
- Foster a culture of accountability respect and continuous improvement.
- Lead daily production meetings and eventually empower associates to take ownership.
- Evaluate individual and team performance providing feedback and development opportunities.
- Resolve conflicts professionally and consistently enforce company policies.
Production & Process Management
- Plan and coordinate work and production schedules using thorough knowledge of processes and equipment.
- Ensure availability of raw materials machine readiness and proper work instructions.
- Drive cost-saving and quality improvement initiatives using Lean tools (6S Kanban Visual Management RTFT Tier Communication).
- Evaluate associates for effectiveness efficiency the performance of safety practices and following instructions and procedures to reduce scrap usage and waste.
- Back up the control room operator in their absence.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure a safe work environment and enforce safety protocols including compliance with PPE requirements.
- Conduct safety audits and coach associates on hazard identification and reporting.
Administrative & Other
- Maintain accurate records of attendance overtime grievances and performance.
- Approve timekeeping entries and manage shift handoffs.
- Assist in the creation and implementation of standard work procedures.
- Perform other tasks that are reasonable to the job as requested by the Plant Manager.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Strong leadership coaching and team-building skills.
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint).
- High energy with a sense of urgency and adaptability in a high-performance manufacturing environment.
- Solid understanding of business principles and bottom-line impact.
- Must be able to manage multiple complex tasks and deal easily with consistent pressure.
- Must be able to motivate communicate and drive continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
- 3 - 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong project management skills.
- Strong computer/troubleshooting skills.
- Lean Manufacturing Experience.
- Experience in team-based continuous improvement environments preferred.
Education:
Preferred Associates/Bachelors degree in a related field and/or relevant experience in a compounding facility.
Prysmian as an Equal Opportunity Employer aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds skills and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent where people feel respected included and free to fully express their potential just as they are.
All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race ethnicity religion nationality origin citizenship status socio-economic status age sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status disability military service or veteran status pregnancy parental leave medical conditions or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmians commitments.
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Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- Food Industry
- Lean
- Packaging
- 5S
- Computer Literacy
- Food Processing
- Kaizen
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Manufacturing
About Company
We work to be the sustainable link to the future. For more than 140 years, our company has been leading the industry of high-technology cables & systems for energy and telecommunications. Spanning 50 countries (in North America, Europe, MEAT, LATAM, APAC), 104 plants, 25 research ... View more
