Production Supervisor - Seneca Battery

Overview

Ensures a safe and productive operation with optimal use of resources. Supervises and develops a team of production staff to continually improve safety, talent, quality, production, and delivery performance. Drives a culture of problem solving for continuous improvement and cost reduction. This position is 100% onsite and requires regular presence during core operating hours (typically between 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. EST) including rotating weekends.

Hours may change based on operational needs.

• Attain daily Key Performance Indicators for the area managed, including safety, talent, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct audits (LPA, EHS, 5S, and others as assigned).
• Ensure operational processes within and across shifts follow standard work, work instructions, process sheets, TCPs, and other area documentation.
• Apply and execute policies and standards; organize material and inventory to reach production targets and work-in-process goals.
• Evaluate production needs and assign or adjust available resources to meet daily demand.
• Strategically analyze production data to develop and execute action plans for continuous improvement.
• Ensure all equipment is routinely maintained for TPM levels 1–3 as applicable.
• Supervise training processes for a team of production staff across multiple departments and shifts; coach and develop Team Leaders and Area Leaders.
• Assess and complete performance reviews with qualitative and quantitative feedback aligned with HR Business Partner and Manager.
• Maintain accurate timekeeping and update reasons for absences daily for the area managed.
• Drive daily maintenance prioritization based on production needs.
• Facilitate daily Team Leader review meetings for coaching and development.
• Lead and collaborate with cross-functional groups to identify opportunities and resolve issues across shifts.
• Actively participate in core team meetings to drive KPIs using Pareto analysis and problem-solving tools (A3, 8D, Shainin).

• Education:
  
  High school diploma required;
  Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Experience:
  
  2+ years in a lean manufacturing environment; 2+ years leading hourly employees.
• Skills:
  
  Proficiency with computer technology and Microsoft Office; knowledge of technologies and applications used in manufacturing and process optimization.
• Travel:
  Up to 5% of the time may be required.