Production Supervisor

Location: Leetsdale

We are seeking a Production Supervisor in Leetsdale, PA This includes directing and coordinating the efforts of the team to meet the planned production schedule consistent with quality, safety, cost requirements and lean manufacturing principles. This position requires the candidate to maintain a high level of communication between all departments to maintain a smooth workflow regardless of issues on the production floor.

The ability to maintain trust, respect and credibility are necessary for this position. Duties:
* Assign teammates to jobs as well as train, motivate, and evaluate performance of the team in all related responsibilities. Manage the employee schedule including when overtime is needed to ensure adequate labor is available to meet production goals. Responsible for yearly reviews of all direct reports.
* Conduct daily meetings to ensure proper communication regarding daily objectives.
* Work directly with Operations and Product Management to identify and resolve inventory and assembly issues to ensure proper on time delivery with the highest quality.
* Work directly with Manufacturing Engineering by effectively communicating any changes to work instructions, assembly processes, 5S and Kaizen events, workflow changes and day to day issues that may occur.
* Plan and schedule work among employees to meet departmental work schedules. Utilize equipment and materials to meet defined specifications and quality standards.
* Evaluate production efficiency on a month-to-month basis taking immediate action when necessary.
* Work closely with customer service and production planning to assure shipment of expedited materials and finished products as well as the movement to and from various production areas. Coordinate with customer service on any special packaging or routing instructions issued by our customers.
* Manage consumables by closely monitoring items and ordering when necessary.
* Troubleshoot machine issues, quantity discrepancies, assembly issues and goods movement errors with manufacturing, receiving, warehouse, shipping, and inspection personnel.
* Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

* A Bachelor"s degree in engineering, business management, industrial management or a related field is preferred.
* A minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience is preferred.
* Knowledge of 5S and lean manufacturing principles is required.
* Experience working with SAP in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
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