Assistant Production Supervisor- Nights

Jabil Circuit; Kentucky; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee production processes and ensure quality control on the production floor. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and experience in managing production activities efficiently. Responsibilities include coordinating with various teams and improving operational metrics while ensuring adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, high school diploma/GED required.
• At least 2 years’ experience on Production Floor, plus 1 year in Leadership.
• Knowledge of logistics operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production processes; assist in ensuring production priorities are met.
• Coordinate activities with procurement and quality control.
• Monitor production metrics and improve defect rates.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Applied Science, or Engineering

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SHIFT: 402: Rotation of Sunday- Tuesday (week 1) / Sunday- Wednesday (week 2): 6pm- 6am

JOB SUMMARY
Oversee production processes and assists Supervisor in establishing production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Confers with management personnel to establish production and quality control standards. Also assists in obtaining data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered. Helps to minimize excessive material on production floor.
· Assists in the coordination of production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
· Reviews and discusses production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and operating or production problems with production supervisors.
· Assists in the minimization of scrap and materials request order (MRO) usage. Ensures that each workstation has a clean operating area. Assists in the implementation of operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve metrics.
· Monitors all production metrics and completes monthly “report card”. Seeks continued improvement in lowering line and plant defects per million (DPM).
· Ensures that line employees read, understand and adhere to appropriate policies and procedures. Ensures proper stocking and availability of operation supplies and equipment.
· Assists in monitoring the SPC system to fix repetitive and recognize problems immediately. Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data.
· May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Monitor materials and carts in unmarked locations. If any item is unidentified on the shop floor, ensure taping/labeling is completed in a timely manner. If you are unsure how to address a unique scenario your expected to escalate and drive the issue to closure.
• Physically watch an operator perform their job function. Compare what you see to the visual aid. If there’s a discrepancy, investigate why?
• Hold leadership Indirect/Direct Labor teams accountable to the documented process.
• Escalate any/all issues you’re unsure how to handle.
• Adherence to Company Policies: You must familiarize yourself with and strictly adhere to all company policies and procedures, particularly those related to employee privacy, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Improve Leadership and Communication: As a supervisor, you must exercise leadership with tact, empathy, and respect. Foster an inclusive and supportive work environment by promoting open and honest communication among your team members.
• Ensure when new documentation is released in JDOC we turn in training sign off sheets within 24 hours.
• Assists in the coordination of production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
• Reviews and discusses production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications and operating or production problems with production supervisors.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Applied Science, or an Engineering discipline preferred. High school diploma/GED required.
• At least 2 years’ experience working on the Production Floor OR a combination of education, experience and/or training.
• At least 1 year of Leadership experience is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of global and regional logistics operations and industry is a plus.
• Experience with financial and analytical ability is a plus.
• Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required.