PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

TITLE:

Production Supervisor

REPORTS TO

Plant Manager Required Education and Experience:

High School diploma with vocational or trade school training. Bachelors in a business or engineering discipline are preferred. Plastics Technology training, Scientific Molding principles, or RJG Master Molding certifications are highly desired. Minimum five (5) years of supervisory experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, preferably injection molding.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent verbal and communication skills. Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly desired. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts, 5S, and SMED. Working knowledge of production planning. Working knowledge of engineering resins including polypropylene, nylons (filled/unfilled), PVC, PC/ABS, POM's, etc. Working knowledge of quality systems and procedures based on

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standards. Strong interpersonal and team leadership skills. Computer skills required (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Must be detail-oriented and able to follow verbal/written instructions and procedures. Perform problem-solving to develop corrective actions for customer issues. Effective conflict resolution techniques and abilities.

Physical Demands:

May engage in frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing, and pulling of parts and containers. May be required to lift up to 55 lbs. occasionally during scheduled shift. May be required to stand and walk for prolonged hours. Able to kneel, climb as required. Able to use both hands to squeeze and clench as needed on the job.

Responsibilities:

Maintain adequate staff levels, orienting and training associates on specific operations. Plans manpower assignments and schedules in support of workload. Coordinates workflow with Planning and Customer Service teams. Identify raw material needs including regrind requirements and coordinate with the supply warehouse to ensure adequate supply is available. Develop and manage plans to limit scrap and rework. Maintain a clean and safe work environment by coaching, educating and directing personnel on the use of all PPE and equipment. Accomplish operations results by communicating job expectations to shop floor associates and conducting necessary training. Works & coaches shift associates to promote a lean culture using tools such as 5S & SMED. Generates accurate shift reports and inputs these into the IQ system on a timely basis. Monitors accuracy of IQ Real Time Screen. Issues timely work orders for repair and maintenance of tools and equipment. Reads and maintains a working knowledge of Quality Procedures and Work Instructions. Communicate with management and incoming shift supervisor on the status of all jobs/machines during daily production meetings.