Assembly Supervisor

Overview

Position Summary:

• Oversee and coordinate the activities of workers
• Assign duties, examine the work performed, and monitor work performance and work procedures
• They also analyze and try to resolve work problems
• They also suggest and initializeplans for increased work efficiency
• Supervisors may possess knowledge of and perform the work of the employees they oversee
• Supervisors work closely with employees
• Study work schedules and estimate work-hours required for completion of job assignments
• After allocating work assignments and issuing deadlines, oversee the work to ensure that it is proceeding on schedule and meeting established quality standards
• This may involve reviewing each person's work or listening to how a worker deals with others
• They may also may be involved in the hiring and dismissal of employees, but they generally have no role in the formulation of personnel policy

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides guidance to subordinates to ensure safe and productive work environment
• Directs a staff of 20-40 production employees
• Directs job assignments of employees during the course of the shift
• Monitors and tracks employee vacation and absenteeism
• Exercises judgment in personnel process or procedural areas of concern. Assignments may include training and development that is typical of a higher-level position
• Advises higher-level management on work related problems on the assembly line and their impact on productivity and/or the customer
• Coordinates small group activities and encourages Kaizen participation. Implements and adheres to all ISO-9000 procedures
• Directs group discussions and small group activities
• Monitors safety of assigned areas and maintains accident reports as required. Monitors, tracks, and verifies production activities on the shop floor utilizing the available production recording tools
• Evaluates subordinates and reviews their objectives and performance
• Creates and implements training schedules for selected employees
• Develops employee's career path, provides coaching and counseling to subordinates, and assists them with establishing Plans and conducts periodic inventories of consumable materials
• Constructs, plans, implements, and performs follow-up on a preventative maintenance program for the Assembly line
• Operates on occasion a post or relieves an operator for break to ensure continuous flow of product
• Participates in weekly production review meetings with Unit Manager

Education / Experience:

• Two-year degree or equivalent experience in a technical field required
• Manufacturing experience required
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a Leadership role

Other

Required Skills:

• Excellent communication, Project Management, and interpersonal skills
• Strong Leadership and Organizational Skills
• 5S-lean six sigma training.
• Management training
• Self-Motivated
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, Access, Project, and Power Point

Preferred

Skills:

• Four Year degree desired