2nd Shift Production Lead: Lean Manufacturing

Generac; Holdrege (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations, coordinating with Planning, Purchasing, Materials, Ops Engineering, Quality, Facilities and other departments to achieve on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

This role focuses on workforce development, productivity, sequencing, process adherence and training, with metrics on quality, schedule attainment, safety and productivity.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of experience leading teams, developing people or organizing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Direct the department to ensure safe, timely, and efficient completion of manufacturing schedules and communicate daily activities between shifts.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of assigned production employees.
• Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting and analyzing production, performance records and data; answering questions and responding to requests.
• Assuring all department personnel are adhering to company policies and procedures. Completes safety, productivity, and policy reports regularly.
• Selects, coaches and develops staff. Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team. Manages performance—recognizing achievement, providing feedback and administering progressive discipline when necessary.
• Key member and driver of a lean manufacturing environment driving continuous improvement activities relating to safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and inventory.
• Interviewing, selecting, and coordinating orientation activities for all new employees.
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly work environment and maintain compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Developing and maintaining a workforce to meet capacity plans. Work with other departments to manage parts flow.
• Effective communication skills and ability to resolve conflict on the shop floor.

Skills

Relationship Building

Accountability

Active Listening

Motivation & Recognition

Conflict Resolution

Engagement

Change Management

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Office

Job description

Generac is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations, coordinating with Planning, Purchasing, Materials, Ops Engineering, Quality, Facilities and other departments to achieve on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

This role focuses on workforce development, productivity, sequencing, process adherence and training, with metrics on quality, schedule attainment, safety and productivity.