Production Supervisor

What you will do

• Under general direction, maintain control over the scheduling, recording and ordering of materials for production.
• Additionally, plans and directs the work of operators within the department, drive safe and quality minded behaviors throughout the manufacturing process, and ensures that the department is running smoothly.
• The Production Control Supervisor operates independently within general procedural patterns with latitude for judgement on methods of implementation.
• A proven track record of creative problem solving, following through and effective communication is essential.

• Assists Production Manager in development inventory parameters for batteries and battery components.
• Recommends systems to control these inventories within established parameters.
• Maintains the accuracy of the bills of materials and production item files.
• Establishes daily schedules for manufacturing in order to meet shipping commitments and inventory requirements.
• Orders and directs the ordering of materials necessary to meet production schedules and sales forecasts.
• Performs follow up with vendors to assure materials are available when required.
• In the event of failure to meet schedules, analyzes problems and submits recommendations for changes to Manager for approval.
• Responsible for the direct supervision and actual operations of union personnel ensuring all environmental, safety, quality, operations, budget and production targets are being met.
• Train and evaluate direct reports.
• Ensure good communication between all the departments involved in the Production Process, regarding safety, quality, customer demand changes, battery supply issues and other related information that might affect business operations.
• Collaboratively works to resolve problems and elevate issues for resolution as needed.
• Contributes to positive employee relations, through engagement and inclusion.
• Attends, supports and/or leads meetings as applicable, including but not limited to shift handoff meetings, communication meetings and HPT meetings.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental responsibilities and all Company policies and requirements.
• Drives daily, weekly, and monthly performance metrics to ensure budgetary requirements are achieved.
• Understands and supports plant KPIs and Shop Floor Management objectives, ensures similar understanding and support by direct reports.
• Applies continuous improvement skills such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean manufacturing, etc. to drive improvement.
• Engages direct reports to apply the same skills.

• Required Bachelor's or equivalent degree and work experience required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Manufacturing, Distribution, Production Planning & Control, Logistics, Supply Chain, Inventory Control or equivalent fields.
• Preferred Previous leadership or training experience preferred.
• Knowledge or previous experience using an inventory systems, maintenance planning software and a variety of PC based tools is required.
• Advanced level of Microsoft Excel knowledge preferred.

Our Winston-Salem, North Carolina assembly plant manufactures batteries used in automotive and marine applications. We opened our facility in 1978 and now employ more than 500 people and operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through food drives for Second Harvest Food Bank and toy drives for Brenner Children’s Hospital.

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave programs
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life…