Supervisor

SUMMARY
Supervises, directs, and coordinates activities of workers engaged in operating a variety of machines to manufacture parts or products by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises production operations, establishing priorities for manufacturing products and ensures all product meets required product specifications
• Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting and analyzing production performance records and data; answering questions and responding to requests.
• Performs Layered Process Audits to a set schedule
• Provides assistance in the evaluation process of employees
• Ensures employees are being properly trained and the training is being documented
• Must have excellent communication skills and people management for coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees
• Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties. Educates and directs personnel on the use of control points, equipment and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Follows operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications. Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results, establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules, resolving problems, reporting results of the process flow on end of shift summaries.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays. Ensures operation of equipment is available when needed by planning for repairs and set-ups.
• Inspects and measures parts and products to verify conformance to specifications. 
• Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimize utilization
• Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems. Accomplishes manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring and appraising job results.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate production data and documentation as required by the company system
• Perform machining and assembly operations, in support of production objectives
• Responsible for maintaining overall cleanliness and organization of work area / work cell. Actively participates in 5S activities, trains and enforces company expectations with regards to 5S. 
• Knowledgeable of and supports Human Resource, Quality and Safety/Environmental policies & practices.  Strives for continuous improvement in their area of expertise and job function that results in better cost, quality, or functionality of the products we deliver to our customers
• Demonstrate teamwork and respect by working constructively with co-workers to achieve the best results possible. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• All other duties assigned by the supervisor

LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly supervises 10 or more production employees

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 3 - 5 years of supervisory experience 
• Associate's degree or equivalent preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Work in a manufacturing environment
• Exposure to heat, loud noise, dust, odors, dirt/dust and fumes
• Frequently stand, walk, push, pull, reach, and grasp
• Frequently lift and lower up to 50 pounds.  Assistance is required when lifting over 50 pounds
• Frequently carry up to 50 pounds.  Assistance is required when lifting over 50 pounds

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or working conditions.  Employees are expected to maintain regular and consistent attendance and comply with the company’s policies and procedures as a condition of employment.