Operations Supervisor
Country
United States of America
State / County
Connecticut
City
Groton
Division
Structurals
Company
Groton
Function
Operations
Workplace Type
On-Site
Position type
Full Time
Opportunity ID
22719
Job Description
SUMMARY
The Production Supervisor is responsible for the safe manufacture of company products which may represent a broad diversity of manufacturing processes. Accountable for running an operation in a safe, timely, quality, cost efficient, and productive manner. Achieve department measurements on a daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis. Individual may supervise multiple functions and/or shifts typically through shift/department leads. This position will be responsible for the Manufacturing Supervisor at our Groton location.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsible for the safe manufacture of products while adhering to all company safety policies and governmental compliance requirements. Ensure that good housekeeping practices are consistently followed.
• Provide the leadership for development and implementation of effective systems for improving internal and external quality, cost improvements, and on-time delivery to customer requirements.
• Coordinate production with required schedules to meet customer requirements. Control flow of product, materials and utilization of labor throughout department(s).
• Develop, train, coach, and involve employees in maintaining and improving departmental efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, cooperation and morale.
• Conduct formal performance appraisals and recommend pay increases while emphasizing a "pay for performance" culture.
• Work with Human Resources to source, evaluate and hire the best qualified candidates.
• Responsible for adherence to process control procedures, operating instructions, and all quality control instructions.
• 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 productivity targets.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS
• Bachelor's degree in Operations or related field.
• 5 to 7 years of progressive manufacturing/supervisory experience.
• Knowledge and experience in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of budgeting process and financial management tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations and priorities.
• Requires that the incumbent be highly organized, self-motivated and one who can work independently, as well as work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• ERP system knowledge as well as advanced Excel knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, execute, and deliver results in conformance with targets.
Relocation is authorized for this position.
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.
