Production Supervisor Job Bethany Connecticut USA,Manufacturing / Production

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, as necessary.

Floor Supervision (35%):

Review silo & raw materials levels ensuring we have the bulks needed for the shift.

Review production schedule and communicate with the Planner if there are any issues or concerns.

Walk the production lines ensuring employees have tools, work orders and are wearing proper PPE.

Housekeeping (5%):

Ensure proper housekeeping and maintenance of worksite - Sweeping, vacuuming, removing packing materials/debris and equipment cleaning.

Ensure dust collector drums are regularly emptied.

Staging and Shift Handoff (5%):

Lead shift meeting.

Ensure team has prepared materials for next shift to ensure smooth transition and handoff with minimal downtime.

Provide shift summary report that includes productivity, downtime and quality concerns.

At the end of shift, prepare and communicate via email shift summary report.

Quality Control (5%):

Ensure team is utilizing raw materials that are not expired and follow correct formulas.

Collect samples for the QC team and based on results, adjust batch as needed.

Ensure final product is meeting quality specifications.

Equipment & Materials (5%):

Escalate maintenance of any equipment and materials needs, shortages, failures, required repairs etc.

Leadership (25%):

Attend cross functional meetings as Production representative.

Review and approve timecards and time off requests.

Prioritize and allocate work:
Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff

Work closely with the Production Manager to ensure maximum productivity of the team.

Assess and Reward Performance:
Build Team Culture:
Communicate and Motivate:

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

5+ Years Plant experience.
Able to utilize math to perform basic weights for formulas.
Able to read and interpret directions and order details.
Able to communicate both in writing and verbally.
Proficient in all of the plant equipment or equivalent work experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Experience utilizing ERP system (preferably JD Edwards).
Proven ability to learn new computer skills and programs.

Education and Experience

Associate degree or equivalent work experience.

Physical Requirements

Must pass pre-employment physical.

Lift:
Must be able to lift and/or carry a minimum of pounds.

Push/Pull:
Must be able to push/pull 50 pounds.

Stand:
Must be able to stand % of the day.

Sitting:
Must be able to sit % of the day.

Twisting/Bending:
Must be able to twist/bend % of the day.

Squatting, Climbing and/or Crawling:
Must be able to squat/climb/crawl % of the day.

You should be proficient in

Leadership / People Management
Continuous Improvement
Equipment Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Skills
Supervisory Experience
Production Optimization
Kaizen
Lean Manufacturing Principles
Coaching and Mentoring Experience
ISO 9001 Certification Experience
Operational Metrics & KPI Management
ERP & MRP Systems
Production Planning & Scheduling
Scheduling Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use

ERP Software
Forklifts