Hexcel Corporation

Production Supervisor

Hexcel Corporation$68K — $117K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required; advanced technical training or higher education preferred.
  • Three to five years of supervisory production experience or equivalent education/experience required.
  • Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel; ERP/MRP experience preferred.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement techniques; Lean and/or Six Sigma certification preferred.
  • Strong problem-solving, facilitation, and communication skills (both verbal and written).
  • Regular attendance on company premises is required.

Responsibilities

  • Directly supervise and train hourly employees according to production plans.
  • Support and coach team members to ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are met.
  • Identify hazards and enforce safety guidelines across all shifts.
  • Manage quality control processes and ensure timely documentation and audits.
  • Communicate with factory leadership on personnel and equipment issues.
  • Conduct performance reviews and manage employee-related processes.
  • Participate in the hiring and training of new employees.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
  • Work in a safety-focused environment with proactive hazard identification.
  • Engagement in Continuous Improvement initiatives, such as Lean and Six Sigma.
  • Collaborative work culture with cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunities for career advancement in a growing company.
Full Job Description
Hexcel is currently seeking a Production Supervisor, in our Bladecoating Factory, for our Amesbury, Massachusetts, USA location.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:
  • Directly supervise hourly employees in area of responsibility. Train, plan, assign, and direct work in accordance with production plans and priorities. Accountable for developing and executing production schedule across all shifts to meet customer deliveries.
  • Supervise, educate, coach and provide developmental opportunities to team members; remove barriers to assure individual and group success and completion of all goals in the following: Safety, Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Productivity, Inventory, Cost Control and Continuous Improvement (5s, LEAN, Six Sigma, etc.)
  • Support the Safety Management System including specific initiatives such as proactively identifying hazards, direct involvement in monthly safety meetings, safety walk through audits, safety training for direct reports, communicating safety information and leading accident investigations. Report and work with EH&S to resolve and correct safety issues. Follow all safety guidelines and requirements for the areas in which they work.
  • Support the Quality Management System including specific initiatives such as calibration and tooling audits, accurate and timely documentation, supporting quality audits, training and record keeping for direct reports, communicating quality information and leading investigations. Proactively resolve and support corrective actions for quality issues. Follow and enforce all quality guidelines and requirements for area of responsibility.
  • Communicate with other factory leadership and cross-functional teams on personnel issues, equipment status, safety issues and manufacturing progress in meeting schedule. Ensure thorough pass downs with all stakeholders.
  • Conduct performance reviews, issue commendations and corrective actions, address complaints and resolve problems for all direct reports.
  • Approve time and attendance through timekeeping system.
  • Participate in interviewing/hiring/onboarding of employees as assigned. Assess new hires during probationary period to ensure they are receiving adequate training and are developing the necessary skills and experience.
  • Comply with Hexcel policies, procedures, and Code of Business Conduct.
  • Perform similar job-related duties as assigned.


Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED required; advanced technical training or higher education preferred.
  • Three to five years of supervisory production experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
  • Strong computer proficiency including Microsoft Office and Excel; ERP/MRP experience preferred.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing and other Continuous Improvement techniques; Lean and/or Six Sigma certification preferred.
  • Strong problem solving, facilitation and communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Regular attendance on company premises is required.


Complete salary range for this role: $68,665 - $117,700

This position is restricted to U.S. citizens due to U.S. federal government contracts that require the employment of only persons who are U.S. citizens. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

About Hexcel Corporation

Hexcel Corporation is an American public industrial materials company, based in Stamford, Connecticut. The company develops and manufactures structural materials. Hexcel was formed from the combination of California Reinforced Plastics, Ciba Composites and Hercules Composites Products Division. The company sells its products in commercial, military and recreational markets for use in commercial and military aircraft, space launch vehicles and satellites, wind turbine blades, sports equipment and automotive products. Hexcel works with Airbus Group, The Boeing Company, and others. Since 1980, the firm has publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol HXL.
Learn more about Hexcel Corporation
Size
4,863 employees
Market Cap
$4.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$31.7 million
Founded
1948
5 Year Trend
-7.9%
Revenue
$1.5 billion
NASDAQ

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