Production Supervisor

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Samtec, Inc. is hiring a Production Supervisor for our Colorado Springs, CO location. The position is Monday through Friday day shift, with a salary range of $65,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year, inclusive of applicable bonus(s) and commensurate with experience. Standard benefits include medical (HSA/PPO), dental, vision, group life, AD&D, short and long term disability, EAP, 401K plus other voluntary options, and paid time off.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the management, supervision, and development of production associates to achieve organizational objectives such as safety, quality, delivery, cost, ROCK (Remove, Organize, Clean, Keep), and strategic focuses. The role requires a complete working knowledge of the operation of all machines, tooling, procedures, and processes related to the section/department. The supervisor must understand and always apply company policies regarding customer service and associate relations, and develop and maintain a spirit of teamwork and empowerment among associates.

• Responsible to manage, lead and supervise a team to achieve the organizational objectives.
• Be the area owner and accountable for the area/department performance metrics such as safety, quality, delivery, cost, ROCK, etc.
• Ensure company policies are clearly communicated with the production team and ensure EHS and quality regulatory requirement compliance.
• Provide proper training to the associates and ensure they are certified to perform their job with the tools provided according to the SOP/WI.
• Conduct regular 1:1 and weekly communication meetings with associates to provide/receive updates, feedback, and discuss development and calibration of expectations.
• Ensure a safe working environment for associates with enforcement of PPE compliance and LOTO application.
• Ensure product is produced according to the print to meet industry standards and customer expectations for quality.
• Proactively initiate quality improvements to ensure OD and PPM meet the corporate target.
• Timely containment and investigation of quality issues (together with MQS/technician etc.) to minimize cost impact and prevent escape to customer.
• Responsible to support and ensure OSS scheduling of orders by due date and batching opportunity; confirm material availability to deliver orders on time to customers.
• Work with OSS to manage the expedite system, rescheduling codes and accurate dates.
• Manage machine capacity and people capacity (including associate work schedules, OT, time off, vacations, etc.) with alignment to order scheduling.
• Responsible for overall cost performance in your cost center. Manage overtime according to business requirements, drive scrap and productivity improvements to reduce cost.
• Communicate to Techs on priority and engage in troubleshooting defective tooling that may cause efficiency or quality concerns.
• Walk the processes frequently to understand any quality concerns or bottlenecks, and address with the team in a timely manner.
• Monitor and review metrics regularly; responsible to initiate and drive continuous improvement.

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong in data analysis and is data driven.
• Excellent problem solving, investigation skills, and detail oriented.
• People management and leadership skills.
• Understanding of manufacturing concepts; experience in lean and six sigma is preferred.
• Must possess good communication skills – written & verbal.
• Must be able to use Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access).
• Team player and must be able to work with multiple groups of people (Operators, Floor Managers, Engineers, etc.).

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent is preferred but not mandatory.

• On the job training as appropriate.

Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $950 million global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High‑Speed Board‑to‑Board, High‑Speed Cables,…