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Manufacturing Supervisor
Responsibilities:
- Set daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicate them to employees.
- Ensure the safe use of equipment and schedule regular maintenance.
- Coordinate with support departments for proper preventive maintenance of machinery.
- Observe production output, providing corrective action to any deficiencies.
- Facilitate and ensure the proper training of all supervised employes in the areas of operation, training, inventory, and process compliancy.
- Enforce strict safety guidelines and company standards.
- Be aware of the day-to-day production needs; awareness levels must be cemented.
- Ensure adherence to scheduling and report issues that prevent from adherence to the proper departments.
- Develop a systematic approach in identifying priorities during downtime or scheduled production.
- Implement and champion the ideals of 6S principles.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives within your area of responsibility
- Minimize downtime on all machines and adapt by facilitating resources appropriately.
- Regularly assess all direct reports and identify strengths and weaknesses.
- Must lead by example and be available, accessible, and approachable.
- Display positive demeanor and level-headedness as challenging situations arise.
General Work Requirements:
- Proven experience as Manufacturing Supervisor or similar role.
- Strong ability to effectively lead people and achieve results through the team.
- Experience in using various types of manufacturing machinery and tools.
- Advanced skills in MS Office.
- Organizational and leadership abilities.
- Communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
- Ability to effectively detect and correct deficiencies in safety, quality, and/or efficiency.
- High School Diploma: Degree in a technical, engineering, or relevant field will be an advantage.
- Move at a moderate to fast pace across specified terrain for extended periods of time.
- Adjust body position while performing tasks.
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