Production Supervisor - Manufacturing

Viant

$90K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree in Operations/Engineering or Business preferred.
  • 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • 3+ years in machining environment, including CNC and Swiss machines.
  • Experience in medical/pharmaceutical environments is advantageous.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee the team, ensuring alignment with safety and quality standards.
  • Resolve technical and production issues to meet weekly schedules and customer expectations.
  • Develop and manage synchronization of production lines with master schedules.
  • Monitor departmental performance metrics and provide progress updates.
  • Ensure accurate closure of work orders in Oracle, maintaining data integrity.
  • Promote a safe working environment and support a self-directed team approach.
  • Encourage and facilitate open communication and conflict resolution within teams.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits.
  • Generous paid time off and 10 paid holidays.
  • 401k plan with company match.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Voluntary universal life and long-term care options available.
  • Voluntary legal plan offered.
  • Pet insurance benefits.
Full Job Description


Benefits (Eligible for benefits effective date of hire!)
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
  • Generous Paid time off and 10 paid Holidays
  • 401k Plan with Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Voluntary Universal Life and Long-Term Care
  • Voluntary Legal Plan
  • Pet Insurance


About the site:

Our Wheeling facility combines precision machining and assembly capabilities to deliver high-quality medical device components and finished products.

About the role:

The Production Supervisor offers essential leadership and guidance at the operational level, overseeing performance assessment and addressing challenges within designated areas of the facility. Furthermore, the supervisor cultivates an environment characterized by inclusivity, transparent communication, and trust, thereby enhancing team development and employee engagement.
  • 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing environment
  • 3+ years in machining environment, CNC and Swiss machines
  • 3+ years working with Lathes, Mills, Grinders, Laser, Robotics, Automation

Work Model: Monday - Friday, 100% onsite

We offer market competitive compensation. Potential salary range for this role is $90k-$100k. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

What you'll do:
  • Complies with Viant Values, emphasizing safety, quality standards, and adherence to policies and procedures.
  • Provides guidance with the resolution of technical and production issues to ensure that weekly schedules are completed in alignment with Company and Customer expectations.
  • Develops and oversees the synchronization of products or production lines with the master production schedule and material planning to achieve production objectives.
  • Establishes and monitors departmental performance metrics, including visual controls, and provides regular updates on progress.
  • Ensure that work orders are accurately closed in Oracle and that data integrity is maintained.
  • Supervises team members in a manner that promotes a safe working environment and encourages a self-directed team approach.
  • Offers leadership to team members in various aspects, including recruitment, performance management, coaching, counseling, and implementing corrective actions.
  • Maintains ongoing communication regarding production, facility, and team member achievements and concerns.
  • Facilitates communication, coordination, and conflict resolution within and between work groups.
  • Fosters a culture of diversity, inclusion, open communication, and trust, creating opportunities for training and professional development.
  • Remain adaptable to the business' needs and undertake additional responsibilities as required.
  • Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing Methodologies:
    • Assist in analyzing production and related processes, offering recommendations for enhancements and organizing process improvement initiatives through the application
    • Collaborates with Engineers to analyze production and related processes, providing recommendations for improvements and organizing process enhancement activities
    • Identifies, organizes, and/or delivers training to ensure a safe, efficient, and high-quality work environment, focusing on continuous improvement
  • Encourages an environment of inclusion, open communication, and trust to support team development and enhance associate engagement.


Requirements

Knowledge/Education:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Bachelor's degree in Operations/Engineering or Business preferred

Job Experience:
  • 3+ years of supervisory experience in Manufacturing Environment
  • 3+ years in Machining environment, CNC or Swiss machines


Skills/Competencies
  • Experience in Medical/Pharma environments
  • Ability to plan and manage various aspects of the operation for the safe environment and profitable growth
  • Strong organizational, time management and communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Strong problem-solving skills: the ability to ask the right questions, help frame logical conclusions and arrive at effective solutions
  • Exhibits a high level of energy and possesses excellent interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated experience teaching and coaching the application of continuous improvement and analytical skills
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles
  • Proficient in MS Office with advanced Excel competence
  • Rapid Response experience preferred

Physical Requirements
  • Working on the production floor of either sitting, walking and standing
  • Occasional lifting up to 25lbs

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