Operations Supervisor

JOB TITLE:

Operations Supervisor

LOCATION:

Greenville, MI

REPORTS TO:

Value Stream Manager

DEPARTMENT:

Operations/Manufacturing

JOB SUMMARY:

The OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR is responsible for the coordination of production activities for a given shift and area.  Supervises hourly employees, assigns resources, and plans production to achieve delivery, quality, and productivity goals.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Including but not limited to:

• Supervise the overall line operation (Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, Delivery and Morale) and motivate employees to meet targets
• Ensure environmental, health and safety regulations are adhered to

• Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.

• Enforces plant rules and procedures and initiates or recommends necessary corrective disciplinary action, when needed.

• Maintains working relationship with the union by following the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; developing personal growth opportunities.

• Coaches and counsels employees so the maximum contribution can be realized from each team member.
• Plan, review and organize the production schedule (dispatch) for all production lines to achieve delivery performance goals.
• Utilizes lean management (TBPS) techniques to maximize process output.

• Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data; answering questions and responding to requests.

• Assess project and/or resource requirements
• Develops, assists, and supports problem-solving teams.
• Perform standardized work including line audits for overall conformity
• Other duties as required by the Operations Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma required.  Advanced education preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

2-4 years of experience in manufacturing or lead supervisory experience preferred.  Strong knowledge of tooling, engineering principles, and manufacturing concepts. Understanding of scheduling procedure.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Basic mathematics
• Leadership skills
• Meeting facilitation skills
• High level of integrity
• Proactive with strong decision-making skills
• Mechanically Inclined
• Teamwork skills
• Strong accountability