Production Supervisor; Electrical - Wilson Road

Production Supervisor (Electrical) - Wilson Road

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Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

Lead and supervise the manufacturing of products to quality standards as established by design. Meet production plan through effective scheduling at minimum cost. Implement corrective and preventative measures to address quality issues. Assign personnel to work centers to accomplish tasks prioritized through consultation with other Production Supervisors and Production Manager daily.

• Collect data and compile reports for production.
• Ensure production processes are being carried out in line with company and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and prioritize the workflow of production to meet deadlines.
• Provide ongoing training, coaching, and development for employees.
• Take appropriate action to implement cost-saving initiatives.

• Manage and plan people and resources applying in an efficient and effective manner to meet production/maintenance schedule requirements while achieving safety and quality standards.
• Prepares and monitors the production floor for daily production/maintenance adjusting for unscheduled demand as necessary.
• Facilitate and maintain effective communication between management and operators by sharing day to day safety focus and production/maintenance targets.
• Assign Mentor to new employees, support training efforts, and coach all employees.
• Investigate, inspect, perform root cause analysis, report, and close all incidents/issues/problems and communicate to immediate supervisor, as necessary. (Including but not limited to spills, accidents, quality and TQM book completion, as well as employee performance management).
• Participate and support all LEAN and continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting and implementing cost‑saving ideas.
• Review production/maintenance set‑ups for accuracy and quality requirements, as necessary.
• Assist/Lead trouble shooting of machines, dies, jigs, positioners, & fixtures.
• Responsible for providing technical expertise as needed for daily management, change over and/or line setup efficiency, and support the team to achieve operational success.
• Monitor time and attendance to ensure compliance with procedures.
• Support and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, the Handbook, Quality and Environmental standards, and all other policies and procedures.
• Embraces personal challenge, confident, rounded thinker, self‑aware, resilient, assertive motivated, optimistic, action oriented, and open to change.
• Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working together.
• Reinforces and executes continuous training and development for self and team.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); some previous work‑related experience is a plus; or a combination of education and experience equivalent as deemed sufficient by management.
• Minimum 3 yrs. experience as a supervisor or operator in a heavy manufacturing industry, millwright, or demonstrated abilities through on‑the‑job training or education.
• Minimum 1+ years' experience in Microsoft Excel and lean continuous improvement.
• Must be able to read and interpret a tape measure, blueprints, and bills of material (BOM's).
• Continue to grow lean knowledge and use the tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement.
• Experience of assisting and developing (multi‑skilled) people
• Experience of leading small group activities to drive improvement ideas.
• Understanding of production costs to include waste, downtime, scrap, and re‑work.
• Maintain positive, cooperative working relationships…