Production Supervisor

Job Duties Direct and organize team members to meet daily production goals and ensure all standards and customer commitments (safety, quality, output, efficiency and on-time delivery) are met. Maintain employee timekeeping, time off requests and absences through the time management system and internal MES system. Responsible for interviewing and hiring production personnel. Actively participate in, review and suggest methods of process improvement Ensure production team is acting within the company guidelines and procedures. Evaluate employee performance on a continual basis and provide continuous performance feedback. Collaborate with HR to recommend corrective action, disciplinary actions and resolve any other personnel issues. Develop, train, and mentor production Leads and other employees Create and sustain a positive atmosphere on the production floor Maintain product quality by enforcing organization standards Ensure operation of equipment by assisting maintenance team is adhering to preventative maintenance schedules Monitor atmosphere on the production floor and report back to management areas of opportunity Help in the creation of policies relating to the production floor Document and maintain training records for all production employees. Prepare and submit reports to management as required. Maintain and enforce safe work practices and ensure all employees adhere to environmental, safety, and health standards. Champion of 5S methodology Responsible for

Key Performance Indicators:

Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost Participate in the review of non-conformities in the production process Ensure tasks are performed according to organizational requirements for quality management and environmental, health and safety standards, policies and procedures. Ability to learn employee guidebook to help direct employees as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Work/Education Experience Requirements Associates or Bachelor's degree in manufacturing management and 3-5 yrs. experience as a production supervisor or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. Experience in heavy industrial equipment manufacturing and/or in large generators or motors preferred. Must possess strong knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes. Experience supervising in a Union environment preferred. Working knowledge of 5S/6S/lean manufacturing concepts required. Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word) required. Strong communication and leadership skills. Ability to interpret blueprints. Ability to train and motivate others. Ability to multi-task and set priorities. Green Belt certificate desirable. Ability to speak Spanish desirable.