Thermal Eaton - Production Supervisor

Job Summary (Position Description):

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and execution of the production flow in a fast-paced manufacturing plant. Directly supervise 30-40 employees; this includes hiring, training, and annual evaluations.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and execution of the production flow in a fast-paced manufacturing plant. Directly supervise 30-40 employees; this includes hiring, training, and annual evaluations.

The ideal candidate must have strong leadership skills that will foster a positive work environment and promote teamwork and cooperation to meet organizational goals. It is also important to have a strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles as well as a working knowledge and understanding of HVAC, brazing, charging, electrical mechanical assembly, and testing.

• Direct priorities and daily activities of assigned personnel through effective communications.
• Create and lead a continuous improvement culture focused on eliminating defects through robust root cause and corrective action activities. Lead innovations to current processes and strive for world class, industry leading manufacturing and processes.
• Manage the objectives and priorities for the manufacturing team. Properly deploy resources to support production area.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to prevent problems with products and tooling/fixtures.
• Use effective management and communication skills to create a cohesive team that is able to meet daily objectives.
• Monitor quality and production performance and adjust plans to meet forecast.
• Report metrics on Scorecards and provide daily/weekly reports as required.
• Plan and manage factory resources and report daily/weekly KPI’s as required.
• Ensure compliance of Boyd policies detailed in our handbook fairly with all employees.
• Plan and manage factory equipment and assets to meet production schedules.
• Manage EH&S practices to ensure a safe work environment, and compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Responsible to qualify direct reports and evaluate effectiveness of training including updating the qualification matrixes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

• Effective Communications with all levels of employees
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes in HVAC, assembly, wiring, and testing.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Quality and Product and Process Development.
• Knowledge of warehousing and efficient material delivery processes.
• Knowledge of root cause and corrective action methodologies.
• Intermediate knowledge with project management skills.
• Intermediate knowledge (advanced knowledge preferred) of lean methodologies including but not limited to TPM, 5S, and Visual factory concepts.
• Intermediate knowledge of building mechanical and electrical systems.
• General knowledge of manufacturing and machining equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of EH&S and OSHA requirements.
• Management and leadership experience.

• BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering or Engineering Technology with 10 years’ experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience, 5-10 years preferred.
• Ability to respond to and prioritize manufacturing operation issues as they arise.
• Ability to effectively meet and communicate with employees, the public and vendors.
• Daily contact requires courtesy, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Advanced PC skills using Microsoft Office software, and strong presentation skills.
• Good written communication skills and effective organizational skills.

• This job is performed in a manufacturing assembly and machining environment. Communication is constant with Assembly, Machining, Material Control, Quality, and Engineering groups. This role routinely uses computers and a smartphone along with using designated Oracle business software systems.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to be available or on call.

Base Compensation: $80,000-$100,000, bonus eligible. 1st shift.

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