LEER -Final - 2nd Shift Supervisor

Position:                    Production Supervisor

Job Classification:    Plant, Exempt

Reports To:               Plant Manager

Location:                    LEER Group

About LEER Group, LLC. http://www.leer.com/

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

LEER GROUP, LLC is North America’s largest manufacturer and supplier of fiberglass and aluminum truck caps and tonneaus for residential and commercial applications. The group is comprised of seven brands -  LEER, Snugtop, Bedslide, Pace Edwards, Century, Raider, StateWide Windows, Together, these companies have manufacturing plants in Pennsylvania, Indiana, Washington, and Oregon,  and sell through more than 1,300 independent dealers to individuals, small businesses, exporters, new car and truck dealerships, and fleet operators.

Founded in the late 1960s, LEER is the most widely recognized brand name in the truck cap industry and the number-one selling brand of pickup truck caps and tonneau covers in the country. LEER truck caps are custom-manufactured in Indiana, California, and Pennsylvania and delivered by a company-owned truck fleet to more than 800 independent LEER retailers. The industry leader in innovation, quality and customer service, LEER offers the industry’s most complete selection of truck caps for consumer and commercial use, fiberglass tonneaus, retractable tonneau covers, and a soft roll-up cover.

With its wide range of products, dozens of standard and optional features, and its partnerships with racking and storage solutions companies such as Thule, LEER offers products that appeal to a large and diverse customer base. Customized ordering ensures LEER can create a truck cap or tonneau for urban or rural use that appeals to families, hunters and fishermen, cyclists and boating enthusiasts or anyone who needs a stylish, well-built cargo solution. For its commercial and fleet customers, LEER offers truck caps customized with dozens of trade-related options and storage systems.

A subsidiary of J.B. Poindexter, a privately held diversified manufacturing company, LEER Group offers a vast variety of career opportunities, internally as well as within the J.B. Poindexter family of companies. We offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability plans, 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and more. We pride ourselves in team member development, performance, recognition, and a culture of diversity and respect. Whether you are taking the next step of your career or just beginning, joining LEER Group’s winning team means being part of a great home away from home.  You will be challenged. You will be proud.

Overall Responsibilities:

Provide leadership, direction and coordination of manufacturing, production control, maintenance, quality, materials and process engineering activities in a function area.  Provide leadership and accountability for safety, quality, delivery and cost by meeting corporate and departmental goals and initiatives.  Must actively participate in 5s, continuous improvement, employee involvement and equal employment opportunities.   Must be able to utilize lean concepts, strategies and get operator buy in and support.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide Leadership and direction of the workforce.
• Safety first in everything we do.
• Change Agent.
• Drive accountability to meet targets and deliverables with the operations workforce.
• Participation in the organization and execution of all systems and processes required to reduce cost, improve quality, and deliver throughout the company.
• 5s driven work areas and ability to sustain efforts.
• Monitor process and product quality for compliance with standards that meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Present proposals to peers and management.
• Develop cost savings proposals.
• Perform Corrective and Preventative Problem Analysis.
• Analyze and recommend future requirements related to manpower, machinery, tooling, equipment and floor space.
• Implementation of new methods and processes.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe worksite following PPS 5s guidelines.
• Assist in the development and implementation of appropriate training for all employees with emphasis on quality, safety, and cross-functional team training.
• Research and implement "Best Manufacturing Practices” in conjunction with TAG Quality and Engineering standards.
• Participation in appropriate cross functional teams.
• Participate in planning and budget preparation.
• Use of financial and non-financial data to measure performance.
• Assist in implementing employee involvement in HR request and continuous improvement.
•  Ensure weekly standard work is completed to allow for successful support of the value stream.
• Deliver production units and customer service work orders within established organizational timelines to internal as well as external customers.
• Attend daily meetings and be prepared.
• Assist and maintain the optimum inventory levels.
• Coordinate the implementation of Engineering Change Notices and Sales Change Orders.
• Assist other departments to resolve all product issues to protect the manufacturing floor.
• Backup and perform additional duties, as assigned.

Characteristics and skills:

• Proven expertise as a Supervisor or Manager
• Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers and copiers.
• Ability to work independently and in a demanding environment.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Educational and other requirements:

• Good administrative, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with a wide variety of individuals.
• Familiar with quality systems and quality requirements
• Six Sigma experience highly desirable
• Experience with lean principles (5S, kaizen, value stream mapping, demand flow etc.)
• Good mechanical, analytical, and technical skills.
• A true “collaborative” leader that embraces the idea that he/she is the “go-to” person.

• Six Sigma experience highly desirable
• Experience with lean principles (5S, kaizen, value stream mapping, demand flow etc.)
• Good mechanical, analytical, and technical skills.
• Must be an initiative-taker capable of working both independently, as well as part of a team.

CODE OF ETHICS:

LEER GROUP requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and authorities. This position shall actively ensure that his/her own activities and those of all employees within the team meet this obligation. LEER GROUP’s critical standards and procedures related to expected conduct are detailed on the company website. This position is expected to be familiar with these policies and ensure that they are implemented in all areas of control.

SAFETY:

Safety is paramount at any LEER GROUP operation. This position is expected to be familiar with the company’s safety program and enforce the safety policy always. Never walk past an unsafe act.

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