Production Supervisor

Purpose; Scope of Responsibility:

This position is responsible for implementing the Production Engineer’s direction of activities of all personnel assigned to the production area. The Supervisor should obtain the most efficient use of personnel and resources to meet production goals.

Responsibilities:

• Lead associates in maintaining safety, quality and production levels as set by the company.
• Enforces Hanwha and customer mandated quality standards.
• Responsible for maintaining and supporting TS16949 and understanding the consequences of the product/process not meeting the standard or customer’s quality requirements.
• Coach and lead personnel in the production area.
• Control scrap, which includes, proper documentation, placement in assigned locations, and overall scrap reduction.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the production area.
• Ensure all materials are in their designated area.
• Ensure FIFO procedures are strictly followed on all materials used.
• Verify all products are accurately labeled.
• Report downtime of equipment and coordinate the repairs with maintenance.
• Responsible for accurately completing all required production reports and submitting them to the Production Engineer.
• Document and report any personnel issues to the Production Engineer and/or Human Resources.
• Assure compliance with all policies and safety rules.
• Assist in the training and development of associates.
• Assist in developing work instructions, procedures, hazard analysis and other written documentation.
• Maintain appropriate records pertaining to production associates
• Prepare investigative reports on issues in the production area.
• Coach and counsel associates, including disciplinary action for associates as well as evaluations.

Requirements:

• High school Diploma or G.E.D.
• 3-5 years’ experience in Supervision and/or Training.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have good organizational skills.
• Computer skills including Excel and Word.
• Must be able to work with several people and manage multiple tasks.
• Work requires the ability to delegate assignments, and coach and train employees to meet deadlines.
• Must have good interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy, to lead employees in a fair and consistent manner.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Environmental:

Requires ability to work in a manufacturing, as well as an office, environment. Will require mobility to work with others in both settings and includes sitting, standing, walking, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting. May require some travel. (air and ground).