Production, Supervisor-Lake Forest, CAJOB SUMMARY
- Supervises the activities of production personnel engaged in all facets of the manufacturing function. Works with Production Manager to implement department and group goals for Production staff to reduce operational costs and improve efficiency/quality through Lean Manufacturing and 5S. Plans daily and weekly activities and projects for assembly, enforcing all company policy and procedures. Assists in training production staff to provide opportunities for future growth and advancement. Provides a climate for motivation, creates a supportive working relationship with staff, and emphasizes continual development.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES.Description
- Supervisory
- Responsible for evaluating performance, promoting, training, hiring/firing Lake Forest Manufacturing Assembly employees.
- Issues assignments to assembly personnel and moves resources on production floor to meet schedule demands.
- Managing the floor
- Works with Planners and Process or Manufacturing Engineers to revise operation lead times and production schedule to meet required manufacturing completion dates.
- Interprets engineering and manufacturing documentation for workers as required. Responsible for maintaining 5S requirements and a clean and safe work environment.
- Prepares, collects and maintains reports such as job status, units shipped, units built, rework hours and monthly squawks for weekly and monthly department production reports and utilizes this information to proactively implement continuous improvement.
- Process
- Explains and demonstrates manufacturing procedures and techniques to workers as lessons learned when corrective actions, rejects or squawks are issued; documents training completed by staff.
- Verifies that assembly personnel are properly performing their assigned tasks, that quality procedures are being followed and that manufacturing requirements are being achieved.
- Recommends improvements in methods, procedures and/or equipment to achieve or exceed committed goals of quality and quantity of product being produced.
The salary wage range of $67,000-$113,000 is just one component of Panasonic's total package. The final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to individual's knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.
QualificationsEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED) a minimum, College degree preferred
- Lean/Six Sigma and 5S Certification highly desirable
- At least 7 years' experience in electrical/mechanical assembly or similar manufacturing production field
- Minimum 3-5 years' experience as a Lead or Supervisor in a production role in aerospace or related field
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to determine work priorities and delegate work to others .
- Ability to perform in a team environment with good interpersonal skills. Provides leadership to and/or technical guidance to other assemblers.
- Strong comprehension of configuration management, production and process control.
- Proficient computer skills to access released drawings and operate ORACLE to run reports.
- Ability to work in a changing fast-paced environment.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to meet or exceed quality and quantity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Ability to maintain safe, clean and organized work areas.
- Ability to learn new skills when presented new information.
- Must be capable of reading, understanding and following instructions, written or verbal.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Must be flexible and provide adequate coverage of 2nd shift as required
- Ability to stand/walk for an extended period of time
- Repetitive hand/feet movement required in the use of manual and electric tools, (for example screwdrivers, torque wrenches, manual and pneumatic presses, etc.); Ability to tighten a variety of screws, nuts, fittings and other fasteners on a frequent basis. Ability to grip, pinch, grasp, bend, crouch, kneel and twist to operate various tools and machines
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
- Good-hand eye coordination, sharp eyesight for ensuring accuracy
- Ability to maintain normal levels of productivity
- Ability to focus on details with regard to procedures and workflow
Our Principles: Contribution to Society | Fairness & Honesty | Cooperation & Team Spirit | Untiring Effort for Improvement | Courtesy & Humility | Adaptability | Gratitude
What We Offer:
- At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive and flexible benefits program.
- Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive flexible paid time off. This means that there is no fixed number, range, or limit to the amount of Personal and Vacation Days that may be taken for exempt employees. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days. Accrual rate increases with tenure. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year. We also close our offices at the corporate level in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year. For operational positions that are expected to work on holidays, we provide additional compensation for hours worked.
- Health Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA &HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.
- 401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1.
- Washington residents only are eligible for: Washington's Family and Medical Leave program and Washington's Paid Sick Leave program.
- Other offerings include: Wellness Program, Counseling services, FSA & HSA, Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child, AD&D Insurance, Long-term and Short-term disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Dependent Care FLSA, Education Assistance, Commuter Program, Employee Purchase Program, Service Award Program.
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