Production Supervisor

Sonaca

$85K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • AA/AS degree with 5-10 years experience or BA/BS degree with 3-5 years experience
  • 5 years of supervisory/leadership experience
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations in assembly, machining, or processing
  • Proficient problem-solving skills
  • Ability to apply Lean tools and principles

Responsibilities

  • Review production orders and schedules to plan departmental operations
  • Oversee work teams to meet company goals and objectives
  • Prepare production schedules to ensure product quality and specifications
  • Analyze operational reports to resolve issues and minimize costs
  • Develop and implement training programs for manufacturing personnel

Benefits

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Paid holidays and PTO
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Tuition assistance and wellness program
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY

We are currently seeking a Production Supervisor. This position is directly responsible for all aspects of managing an assembly, distribution, machining or processing in manufacturing with a specific focus on safety, quality, and throughput. Oversee all day to day activities in the processing department. Creates and promotes a performance based culture through the use of departmental metrics and daily production meetings. Leadership and participation in continuous improvement initiatives, specification review and LEAN projects is also required.

Pay Range - $85,000 - $95,000

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Reviews production orders and schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations.
  • Oversees the development and monitors work teams to ensure the efficient and effective accomplishment of the company's goals and objectives.
  • Prepares production schedules and coordinates daily activities to ensure production and quality of products meet specifications and customer requirements.
  • Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational issues to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
  • Reviews production performance data to measure efficiency and goal achievement and to identify opportunities for cost reduction and/or improvement.
  • Develops and/or revises standard operational and working practices to ensure compliance with standard procedures.
  • Assists employees in career progression and learning through effective communications, coaching, training and development and providing experiential opportunities.
  • Responsible for establishing, implementing, and documenting a training program for all manufacturing personnel.
  • Encourages and promotes cross-training between departments.
  • Encourages subordinates to strive for operational excellence by continually challenging old methods or ways of thinking and taking responsible risks to maximize results; serves as a role model in innovative thinking and process improvement.
  • Formulates performance standards in relation to Sonaca North America behaviors; provides ongoing feedback; conducts evaluations; and initiates personnel actions for subordinates.
  • Participates in the Review of Customer Specifications and the creation of Specification Specific Process Codes for assigned manufacturing area.
  • Participates in and drives Continuous Improvement projects within assigned manufacturing area and measures them for effectiveness.
  • Ensure all departmental employees know and follow the appropriate Quality Assurance Procedures (QAPs). Conduct periodic "self-audits" of the department to track compliance. Notify the Quality Department if changes in the QAPs are needed, and work with them to develop and implement revised or new procedures.
  • Participates in and drives the Corrective Action Process in the Processing departments and assists other departments as required.
  • Ensures manufacturing controls are in place for compliance to all regulatory and customer requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with the corporate policies, initiatives and EH&S requirements.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing operations in assembly, machining or processing
  • Knowledge of problem solving skills
  • Knowledge of assembly, machining or processing practices and procedures
  • Ability to supervise and delegate work to direct reports.
  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing
  • Ability to use Microsoft office suite of products and other operations software
  • Ability to develop and present presentations
  • Ability to apply lean tools and principles
  • Ability to create effective teams


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCES
  • AA/AS degree w/5-10 yrs. experience (require they pursue a degree or actively pursuing a degree
  • BA/BS degree w/3-5 yrs. experience
  • 5 years supervision/leadership experience


WHY CHOOSE SONACA NORTH AMERICA?

We take care of our people.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
  • Competitive wages
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Employee assistance plan - for access to counseling, consulting, and other community resources
  • Wellness program
  • Tuition assistance
  • Subject to eligibility, terms, and conditions


This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be required. This document does not create an employment contract. Employees of the Company are employed on an "at will" basis and may be terminated at any time.

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