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Fuyao Glass Illinois
Fabrication Supervisor
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A Production Engineer combines knowledge of manufacturing technology and engineering sciences with management theory. Designs the production steps, defines and monitors resources needed, and evaluates efficiency of the overall process.
$90,678 / year median in Illinois
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Supervises, directs and coordinates personnel activities concerned with production. This would involve but not be limited to knowledge of product technology, production methods and procedures, standards and machine and equipment capabilities. Interacts with plant management to establish production and quality standards. Plans and directs production activities and priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors. Coordinates production activities along with procurement, maintenance, production planning, safety and quality control activities to obtain optimal use of employee and equipment resources. Reviews and analyzes production to determine causes on non-conformity with production specifications and operating or production problems. Through collaboration and effective communication with all appropriate parties, develops and implements methods and procedures to eliminate operation problems and improve product quality. Communicates and coordinates with engineering to modify machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products. Revises production schedule as necessary. Effectively communicates with engineering to modify machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products. Revises production schedule as necessary. Effectively communicates any changes in schedules, production or procedures to all shifts and employees. Directly supports the Shift Superintendent in all aspects of daily plant operations. Manages performance and development of all of their direct reports.