SCBA Production Supervisor

Overview

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career. At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world.

We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day. Read on for more details about this particular role.

1st Shift

• Position:
  Production Supervisor II/III for the Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Electronics Departments at the Murrysville manufacturing plant. Lead a team, ensuring safety, staffing, budgets, cost control, delivery, quality, ISO
  9001, and continuous improvement. Report to the Production Manager and manage a team of skilled associates.
• Production / Budgetary:
  Develop and execute production plans by scheduling/assigning associates; establish priorities and track progress.
• Revise schedules as needed and resolve issues to meet the plan; meet daily with Supply Chain to discuss material shortages and demand, and adjust as required.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual department budget and monitor results monthly; manage job-closeout variances.
• Collaborate with plant support groups (Human Resources, Safety, Maintenance, Industrial, Manufacturing, Test & Quality Engineering) as required.
• Drive Safety 24/7, Continuous Improvement, and Customer Satisfaction initiatives; promote use of the MSA Operating System and MSA Business System.
• Manage equipment issues in the department and ensure timely repairs; participate in CI projects to improve delivery, cost, and quality for the Printed Circuit Board department.
• Provide recommendations on courses of action and follow through on approved actions; work with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

• Employee Relations / Communication:
  Interact with associates on multiple shifts, address issues, and provide coaching for development.
• Recruiting decisions and workforce actions:
  Recommend and make decisions regarding hiring, discipline, terminations, transfers, and promotions with managerial guidance as appropriate; enforce policies and lead daily KPI huddles.

• Other:
  Participate in R&D engineering activities and new product launches; approve time for full-time and temporary staff; manage department roster, cross-training, and evacuation plan; write safety documentation (JSA/SOPs, near-miss and incident reports); verify ECO documentation; review and reconcile purchasing card transactions; participate in audits and root-cause problem solving with preventive actions.

Special knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities; ability to lead projects and drive change.
• Strong attention to detail and interpersonal skills; proven leadership to promote teamwork and morale.
• Ability to coach and develop others and build relationships at all levels.
• Independent, self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with MS Office products; professional image and positive relations.
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to identify obstacles and develop alternatives.

This position is available at two different career levels based on experience, education, etc.

• Associate’s Degree in a related field or equivalent
• Two (2) years of supervisor or leadership experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or military setting (may be substituted for Associate's degree)
• Two (2) years supervisory or leadership experience; three (3) years working experience in manufacturing or warehouse environment

• Associate’s Degree in a related field or equivalent
• Five (5) years of supervisor or leadership experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or military setting (may be substituted for Associate's degree)
• Five (5) years supervisory or leadership experience; four (4) years working experience in manufacturing or warehouse environment

Related military experience may be substituted for up to two years of supervisory and/or work experience.

• Level II / Level III - Bachelor’s degree
• Engineering degree
• Professional work-related experience in electronics and sensor manufacturing
• Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, and EHS initiatives
• 5+ years manufacturing experience

• Associate

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Public Safety

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