Production Supervisor, X-ray Technology

Production Supervisor, X-Ray Technology | Night Shift (6 p.m.

- 2 a.m.)

Job Summary:

Oversees production value stream from raw materials to shipment. Supervises production employees in a manufacturing and assembly environment: plans and assigns work, recommends / coordinates improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions.

Initially, you will train on first shift (6 a.m.

- 2 p.m.), then transfer to third shift: 6 p.m.

- 2 a.m. Once the shift if fully staffed, the schedule will transition to 10 p.m.

- 6 a.m.

Essential Functions:

* Makes employment decisions:
Screens and hires job applicants and onboards new employees.

* Ensures effective employee relations:
Provides employee coaching and development. Resolves employee issues through problem resolution.

* Manages safety, quality, productivity, cost and morale to achieve positive results in all areas. Works to continuously improve in all areas.

* Manages departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provides regular progress reports to manager.

* Plan, schedule, and coordinate departmental activities to fulfill sales orders, meet inventory requirements, and deliver manufactured products in a timely fashion.

* Manage the activities of the shop floor and follow established procedures and approved processes.

* Lead area continuous improvement activities and projects.

* Participate in business planning.

* Participate on project teams to implement new products/processes.

* Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

* Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems; identify individual goals and targets; conduct recurring reviews and identify opportunities for individual improvement

Education and Experience:

* Bachelor's degree with engineering or business administration major or two-four years equivalent leadership experience; a minimum of one year's experience in a manufacturing environment.

* Good organizational and analytical skills; able to motivate and communicate effectively with staff and other departments.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

* Read and interpret drawings and specifications.

* Must be familiar with product construction and application; thorough knowledge of all manufacturing methods, techniques, and related equipment.

* Must fit in and work well with all types of personalities and temperaments.

* Manage multiple priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.

* Strong leadership skills with excellent oral and written communication skills.

* Understand and effectively discuss engineering method, theory, and concepts; technical specifications; root cause analysis; basic statistics;
Six Sigma tools; etc.

* Understand lean / continuous improvement methodologies (waste reduction, 5S, Kaizen, etc.). Demonstrated ability to identify and drive basic process level improvements.

* Must be computer literate, particular in shop floor control, production planning, inventory control applications, and MS Office suite.