Manufacturing Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Drives production output, quality, safety, and cost results through:

• Creating a positive/engaging culture at team level (e.g., communicating to associates during shift, demonstrating care/concern, treating people with respect, getting ideas/concerns from associates)

• Selecting people (e.g., team leads)

• Coordinating activities on the shift (e.g., ensuring support for issues; coordinating schedules; creating a game plan for the shift)

• Communicating/building support for/ensuring accountability to processes, changes, etc.

• Managing day to day performance expectations of team leaders and associates on the line (e.g., compliance with quality and safety standards; flexing manpower based on production activity/needs)

• Execute difficult decisions/make good judgments in the absence of a manager when needed.

• Maintaining accurate time and attendance reporting

• Interpersonal skills/ability to connect with people

• Organizational skills

• Time management/prioritizing (their own time and focus)

• Basic problem solving/situational judgement (e.g., when to bring resources)

• Communication – creating clarity and alignment, assigning work/expectations setting

• Conflict resolution/holding people accountable

• Coach/teach/develop

• Attention to detailSkill in relevant technology (e.g., SAP and time and attendance system entry and accuracy)

You should be proficient in:

• Leadership / People Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Supervisory Experience
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Coaching and Mentoring Experience