Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Pay: $30.49 per hour

Location: Kokomo, IN

Benefits Available

The Production Supervisor - Intermediate is responsible for managing small work teams in a fast-paced, high volume, unionized manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Ensure the production plan is met, analyzes issues with other roles, drives and implements continuous improvement activities and sustainability of solutions inside the Zone.
• Ensure a safe workplace, leads the Team to improve Safety in the area and enforces the use of mandated Safety tools and procedures.
• Understand losses during the Shift, use the C-Matrix to coordinate World Class Manufacturing activities and improve Zone performances.
• Proactively analyzes quality KPIs related to the Zone, prioritizes quality issues and properly guides Team Leaders.
• Ensure the right allocation of the people on the line, manages absenteeism, trains and builds teams.
• Possess knowledge of the broader manufacturing organization and have the ability to mobilize support groups and resources to lead and assist in problem solving activities.
• Actively participate and lead Kaizen project activities centered on Safety, Cost, Quality and Throughput improvements and waste reduction opportunities identified through cost deployment.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required.
• Excellent organization, written and oral communication skill.
• Have supervisory and manufacturing experience - 2 years+.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the Plant from hourly represented employees to Senior Leadership as required.
• Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Goal oriented self-starter with ability to lead teams.
• Ability to coach/mentor/develop team members.
• Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Must have a valid driver's license, available to work any shift.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• 2 or more years of experience in supervision in a high volume environment.
• Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/develop team members.
• Previous experience working in a union environment.
• Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing.
• Good working knowledge of Google Suite software programs.

• Work different shifts and/or work weekends, including overtime.
• Work in hot and/or cold environments.
• Work around heavy equipment or manufacturing machinery.
• Wear safety equipment such as safety glasses, sleeves, earplugs and steel-toed shoes.
• Stand or walk for long periods of time each day.
• Frequently bend, stoop, reach and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Work in tight or closed in spaces.
• Regularly climb ladder/man lift/stairs/crawl under vehicles if necessary.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.