Job Summary/Overview
The Production Supervisor is responsible for driving efficiency and effectiveness in the daily operations and delivery of their assigned area by providing adequate resources, on-going work direction, and problem-solving for their team. These actions ensure that Operational KPI's and business goals are achieved in accordance with Company policies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for meeting operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in the areas of safety, quality, delivery & cost, as well as other key business metrics within their influence at the Damascus Plant.
- Leads functional resources within the assigned value stream, including manufacturing, engineering, product engineering, material handling & quality.
- Interprets company policies & enforces safety regulations.
- Analyzes production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignments, making schedule adjustments as needed.
- Plans daily operations, optimizes the utilization of skills, available work hours, material and workflow to ensure timely production within acceptable quality standards.
- Ensures personnel are performing their jobs within the written guidelines of Work Instructions and adhering to ISO policies and standards.
- Responsible for identifying & driving productivity & efficiency improvements in partnership with their value stream employees and the broader operations group.
- Leads the development of current and future state value stream maps and continuous improvement plans, as well as the implementation of those plans across the value stream.
- Coaches, trains, and develops employees in their value stream to enhance employee performance and longer-term career growth.
- Assists team members in analyzing, troubleshooting, and resolving operational challenges.
- Develops and communicates performance-based metrics and organizational vision for their value stream.
- Motivates and recognizes exceptional individual and team performance, while properly managing employee performance and/or conduct issues.
- Partners and collaborates with other members of Damascus leadership and cross-plant leadership on best practice sharing and broader business unit/enterprise initiatives. Example: partners with Product Management to support New Product Development launches.
- Manages employee productivity and attendance records in partnership with Human Resources and other functions.
- Handles and/or assists in the settlement of employee issues. Develops and maintains positive employee relations and ensures an open line of communication with associates. Creates and drives culture to create a positive environment.
- Understand and upholds Columbus McKinnon's policies and procedures in daily operations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability in using Lean manufacturing tools and processes to drive continuous improvement across complex organizations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) as well as Internet software and E-mail is required.
- Knowledge of and experience in ERP systems.
- Experienced in performance management and possesses the skills to coach, guide, and influence.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 5+ years manufacturing leadership experience
- Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
- 3+ years of manufacturing-based leadership experience and/or combination of education and experience.
- Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
- Must possess technical skills such as: blueprint reading, work measurement, and using precision measuring instruments. Good organizational, planning, and communication skills required.
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing preferred.
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