Supervisor, Production

As a family-owned and operated company, we feel a special obligation to the employees who comprise our Taco family. We are committed to offering employees access to the tools necessary to live long and productive lives. We strive to instill in all of our employees:

• A positive mental attitude that helps us to be a leader in the industry
• A commitment to building strong relationships, both inside and outside the organization
• A desire to learn, grow, and contribute to moving our strategy forward
• A need to create and to innovate

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Shift: 1st Shift

Work Status: On-site

Supervisor of Production coordinates the day-to-day activities of a team of production workers to ensure that manufacturing operations run according to established production schedules; quality standards and on-time delivery metrics. Monitors the volume and quality of output and adjust tasks, timing, equipment set-up, or inputs so that production goals are met, and resources are used efficiently. Supervises staff to ensure that all production tasks are performed, and all machines and equipment are operated safely.

Ensure new workers are trained in the organization's operating procedures and standards. Prepare production reports and reviews with a cross-functional team providing production information and identifies any issues to be resolved.

• Percent of Labor Variance to Standard
• Inventory Accuracy achieved
• Cost of Quality achieved
• Ensure safety policies are followed

• Ensures safety and housekeeping of the assigned area and that all employees meet company established safety and quality requirements.
• Meeting / exceeding the assigned cells expected monthly output and revenue targets (daily/weekly) set by the monthly Production Plan while adhering to the Plan.
• Daily follow up, review and actions to ensure all direct labor employees adhere to the clock-in / clock-out required steps while working on orders.
• Accurate material inventory (WIP and RAW) on the floor, inventory.
• Manage the cost of quality with regard to scrap, customer returns, and / or corrective actions.
• Cross-train all personnel in your departments, and other areas of the organization.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of all processes and equipment. Responsible for maintaining acceptable quality levels for all assigned products.
• Ensure operators receive required training and periodically evaluates employees to ensure they are meeting production standards and metrics. Training/cross-training to be up to date on the HR system.
• Organize workflow and makes corrections to ensure production plan is achieved.
• Assures that established policy, rules, regulations, and procedures are followed.
• Use problem solving methods (DMAIC) to continuously improve quality, safety, and efficiency of manufacturing cells.
• Distributes department status reports and reviews with a cross functional team.
• Comprehends product specifications and other required documentation assigned.
• Reports any process and/or equipment problems.
• Troubleshoots problems as needed.

• Evaluates team members to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement; collaborate on development actions and ensure resources necessary to complete actions.
• Ensure daily and accurate employee transfers between cells on the time clock system.
• Cascades relevant and appropriate information about the company and department effectively and in a timely manner.
• Coaches and mentors for skill and knowledge development.
• Executes necessary responsibilities of team during absences or alternate engagement.
• Ensures team adheres to company policies, practices, and department standards.
• Assigns actions and ensure completion.
• Reviews work quality and provide feedback and guidance to team.

Required:

• Associate degree from a two-year accredited college or technical school; equivalent work experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
• Minimum seven (7) years’ experience working in a production / manufacturing environment.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in various leadership roles and / or supervisory roles.
• Six Sigma yellow belt certification
• Demonstration of progressive roles.
• Demonstra…