5-7 years of manufacturing experience with supervisory responsibilities
Strong understanding of process control methodologies
Proven skills in continuous improvement techniques
Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications
Capacity to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated leadership aligned with company values
Responsibilities
Supervise and lead production team, assigning duties and providing training
Coordinate production activities with internal departments and external customers
Interpret specifications and safety guidelines for team members
Promote efficient flow of products and information
Lead team communications on performance and improvement goals
Investigate production issues and implement solutions using 5S tools
Collaborate with quality and engineering teams to prevent recurring issues
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
Life and AD&D insurance
Company-sponsored 401(k) with employer match
Employee assistance program and wellness program
Tuition reimbursement for further education
Employee discounts
8 paid holidays plus a week off during winter break
15 days of accrued vacation/sick time per year
Full Job Description
Join us as we look to the future! We are currently accepting applications for an upcoming Production Supervisor position at our Renton location.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 4:30 am - 3:00 pm
Salary: $92,500 - $110,000
Benefits
Medical
Dental, Vision, Prescription
Life and AD&D Insurance
Company-Sponsored 401(k) with Employer Match
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
8 Paid Holidays plus closed (with pay) for a week during the winter break!
15 days of accrued Vacation/Sick time per year.
Summary
The Production Supervisor oversees daily production activities to ensure volume, cost, and quality standards are met. Coordinates work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequences to maximize productivity. Identifies problems in the production process and provides production reports to support process improvement.
Responsibilities
Supervise and lead production team members in their daily activities, including assigning duties, providing training, coaching, counseling, and presenting disciplinary actions as necessary
Coordinate and communicate production activities with external customers and internal departments, including logistics, engineering, and production management (to include management on other shifts)
Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and safety guidelines to workers
Promote flow and pull of products and information to internal and ultimately external customers
Lead regular communications with the team on company and department performance, with the goals of improvement and reducing waste and non-value-added activity
Investigate problems and issues on the production floor, recommend and implement solutions, including 5S tools to reduce variation in the work environment. Develop and utilize visual aids to communicate processes and procedures identified to address issues
Partner with quality and engineering teams to identify issues and develop and implement processes and procedures to prevent recurrence
Qualifications
Ability to apply technical knowledge related to the field of manufacturing
Demonstrated expertise in methodologies for process controls and their applications
Demonstrated skills and understanding of continuous improvement methods to enhance safety, on-time delivery, cost, and quality of products
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse community of customers and employees at all levels
Ability to read and interpret manufacturing blueprints, plans, GD&T callouts, and specifications
Capacity to comprehend detailed and complex information and ideas, and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to effectively communicate and deliver information to managers, supervisors, and technicians using various methods of communication (telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in-person)
Ability to multitask, follow through, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Capacity to work under pressure while maintaining perspective
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Strong operational thinking that moves the organization's vision and goals to successful implementation
Demonstrated leadership skills that are aligned to our company core values
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of composite manufacturing process is strongly preferred
Education
Certificate or Degree from college or technical school or trelated experience or training
Equivalent combination of education and experience can be used in lieu of above requirement
Experience
Minimum of two years' supervision experience in a manufacturing environment
Computer Skills
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite to interoperate and create reports preferred
Prior experience with an ERP system preferred
Other Duties
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
