Production Supervisor

Company: The Resource Co
Location: Lexington
Posted on: January 13, 2022

Job Description:

The Resource is seeking a Production Supervisor for our client, a global leader in the manufacturing of transfer switches and surge devices, located in Welcome, NC. This opportunity is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity offering a competitive salary. The Production Supervisor will work a 3rd shift schedule (10:00pm - 7:00am). Duties include directing, supervising, and coordinating employees' activities to ensure that goals are achieved. The Production Supervisor is also responsible for the daily production operations and ensuring timely and efficient fulfillment of area responsibilities. If you have strong leadership ability and are ready to take your career to the next level, Apply Today!

Responsibilities:
Plan, supervise, direct and engage in daily production operations, and anticipate production problems, (IE. material shortages, equipment malfunctions, rush orders, etc.) such that loss of work hours is minimized and production and quality objectives are achieved
Utilize skills, work hours, materials, and workflow to achieve production and quality objectives; exchange timely information with other supervisors on interdepartmental product flow and workforce needs
Instruct, train, orient, motivate and otherwise assist employees so that production and quality objectives are achieved
Participate in the selection/interview process to fill worker positions and appraise employee performance
Recommend promotions, transfers, and work assignments
Provide information/assist managers, research and development, and/or mechanics in their efforts to diagnose tooling and equipment malfunctions; initiate efforts aimed at effecting cost reductions, work simplification or improvements in methods or equipment
Supervise departmental safety and housekeeping practices and maintain a constant alert for hazardous conditions
Keep employees informed of the company rules and regulations, and production and quality expectations. Issue warnings and other approval disciplinary measures when necessary
Encourage employee communication and endorse an open door policy.
Coach employees to achieve desired output for safety, quality, schedules, and cost
Train employees to enable them to increase their involvement and self-direction
Work with all areas to implement World-Class techniques to shorten cycles and improve productivity by reducing fixed costs, connecting production, implementing preventative maintenance and changing equipment and processes
Responsible for all quality-related issues as they pertain to this position

Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree or equivalent; or 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Training in management, manufacturing, safety, quality, etc. a plus
Excellent PC and system knowledge
Able to analyze data within an MRP system and make effective assumptions to drive business results

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