Kelvion Products Inc. is a leading global and domestic manufacturer of heat exchangers, providing heat transfer solutions for nearly every industry since 1920. We strive to provide our employees with a stable working environment where they can grow and contribute to our success and where they will find support for professional development from their very first day.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Production Supervisor directs product line operations ensuring the achievement of production schedules, maintaining on-time shipping, labor utilization, production reporting, and labor cost/overtime consistent with Kelvion’s standards for on-time delivery, quality and customer service. Performs all other duties assigned by production manager, as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead departments to achieve goals and ship orders on time according to the production schedule.

Will ensure jobs are prioritized and will ensure the floor can respond quickly to drop in orders or revised priorities.
Make, build, and assemble product in a timely manner.
Ensure materials are issued out of stock properly to all departments.
Work with Engineering Department to revise prints or report discrepancies on the Router or Bill of Material.
Ensure Preventative Maintenance (PM) is being performed routinely and 6S principles are implemented and performed routinely.

Insure all employees are on time and doing assigned work.

Ensure the correct parts are issued to the proper areas to insure timely completion of orders.

Establish and communicate priorities for the shift prior to start up.
Follow process control plans, routings, and work instructions.
Ensure departments are working according to IATF 16949 guidelines and work instructions.
Review employee’s timecards for accuracy and maintain attendance records.
Correct and administer discipline as needed for poor work performance, conduct, or attendance.

Work necessary hours to ensure proper support is given to departments.
Performs all activities in accordance with the IATF 16949 Quality Management System.

Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job.
All other duties as assigned

COMPETENCY OR POSITION REQUIREMENTS (knowledge, skills and abilities)

Ability to teach, train, and coach employees to fulfill their job duties in a safe and timely manner.
Ability delegating responsibilities and leading others.
Good analytical problem-solving skills.
Ability to comprehend routings, bill of materials, and work instructions.
Ability supervising and forming effective teams (Kaizen experience a plus).
Basic computer skills.

Exhibit good interpersonal skills, team building, and leadership characteristics.
Ability to deal with change and respond quickly to a fast-paced environment.
Ability to speak to a large group (5+) of employees.
Show attention to detail.
Prior exposure in a Lean-Manufacturing environment, preferred.
Self-motivated, reliable, and a coach
Knowledge of Syteline or other MRP systems, a plus.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required levels)

Prior leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
Have a High School Diploma or GED (further education preferred)
Proven ability to manage people and set schedules.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands, arms and shoulders. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee must regularly hand lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee will be working in a manufacturing area which has moving mechanical equipment, hazards associated with welding, airborne mists and particles, chemicals and loud shop noises. Employee may work in outdoor weather conditions.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The company will provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with federal laws as needed for the employee to perform job functions that the company has determined are essential.

Please check us out on the web at www.kelvion.com. Kelvion offers a comprehensive benefit package including 401k matching, a generous vacation package, a good working environment, and salary commensurate with experience. Join a winning team!

Kelvion is proud to be an equal opportunity employer’ M/W/Vets/Disabled.

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Production Supervisor (day shift)