Production Supervisor

GRAVOTECH INC - 3.3

Duluth, GA Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications Cost management Capacity requirements planning (CRP) New product introduction Fabrication Manufacturing management Microsoft Excel Production data analysis Team supervision Implementing manufacturing quality control protocols Machine operation Workflow management (operations management method) Project change management Performance management strategy Resource planning methods Hazardous materials handling safety protocols Word embeddings Cost control Project management experience in manufacturing Change management Manufacturing standard operating procedures Team development Supervising experience Math Mentoring Training machine operators Collaboration with manufacturing teams Managing projects Managing manufacturing teams Operational excellence initiatives Productivity software Full Job Description Brady Corporation is looking for a Production Supervisor for our Engraving Solutions business, which includes our Brady and Gravotech brands.

This position directs daily operations on the shop floor across a group of Value Streams or Operations Function to ensure safe, high-quality, and cost-effective manufacturing. Spends the majority of work hours on the shop floor actively managing Lean and Scheduling boards, tracking operational metrics, and driving team performance. Leads continuous improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing principles to optimize machine performance, workflows, and cross-departmental operations.

Requirements:

Responsible for the supervision and coordination of activities with regard to expediting flow of material and parts within department and schedules production operations Supervise, train, and mentor Machine Operators on daily responsibilities, standard operating procedures, and proper hazardous waste handling. Analyzes production specifications and Value Stream capacity data, and oversees mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tooling, and staffing requirements Maintain strict quality control standards, eliminate non-value-added activities, and ensure compliance with internal policies and specifications. Standardize production planning procedures and operational workflows to increase team efficiency. Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions. Identify schedule bottlenecks in real time and adjust operational plans to resolve unexpected delays. Plan and sequence daily fabrication steps based on established manufacturing sequences and lead times. Drive operational excellence in SQDCC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Cash) and hold teams accountable for achieving performance metrics. Collaborate with Value Stream team members to align production deliverables with internal and external customer expectations. Allocate resources and support the execution of new product introductions and customer development processes

Additional Details :

What You Need To Be Successful Associate degree or 5 years of equivalent supervisory experience Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment (relevant intern or co-op experience accepted) Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Effective written and oral communication skills Experience leading change management initiatives. Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing, 8-Step Problem Solving, and the Toyota Production System (TPS), desired Proficiency with SAP ERP software, desired