Upholstery Support Supervisor; Frame Mill

Position: Upholstery Support Supervisor (Frame Mill)
Location: Advance

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Summary:

The Manufacturing Operations Supervisor plans, directs, and assigns work activities in a manufacturing department to achieve production goals while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. This frontline leadership role supports and implements policies and procedures, recommends improvements in operation methods and equipment, and manages team performance. The Operations Supervisor coordinates with other supervisors to ensure all operational activities are integrated effectively, leads continuous improvement initiatives, and develops employees through coaching, mentoring, and training to build a high-performing manufacturing team.

Responsibilities:

Operations Leadership & Coordination

* Plan, direct, and assign work activities in the manufacturing department to optimize productivity and meet production targets

* Coordinate with other supervision to ensure all operational activities are integrated as a cohesive whole across shifts and departments

* Support and implement company policies and procedures while recommending improvements in operation methods, equipment, people, materials, and working conditions

* Make decisions and solve problems by analyzing information and evaluating results to optimize production efficiency

* Communicate product or material issues with appropriate individuals including Quality, Engineering, and Materials Management teams

* Monitor production schedules and adjust priorities to meet changing business needs

Continuous Improvement & Performance Management

* Manage and improve functional areas and institute performance measures through use and interpretation of Continuous Improvement tools including Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

* Improve working conditions and processes (safety, quality, productivity, and cost) by supporting and directing employees to participate in improvement programs

* Assist functional area Superintendent or Manager to improve systems of production control, standard operating procedures, safety, quality control, and performance management

* Analyze data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for process optimization

* Lead kaizen events, problem-solving workshops, and improvement projects to eliminate waste and enhance efficiency

Team Leadership & Employee Development

* Listen, respond to, and address employee concerns in a timely and professional manner

* Coordinate and manage the work of employees by directing team members to meet area goals and production objectives

* Manage employee performance and assist employees in making improvements through coaching, mentoring, and administering performance reviews

* Recommend, plan, and/or implement employee training and skill development activities to build organizational capability

* Communicate company and departmental issues and goals through weekly team meetings, regular individual employee meetings, coaching, training, and company-offered learning opportunities

* Facilitate employee growth and development by identifying career paths and providing developmental opportunities

* Make employment decisions and/or recommendations on hiring, improvement plans, transfers, promotions, corrective actions, terminations, pay adjustments, etc.

* Audit, maintain, and ensure employee time-keeping and absentee…