Department Supervisor

Insulite Glass Co Inc; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Olathe, Kansas seeks a supervisor to oversee production employees and improve production methods. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication skills, and mechanical knowledge, ensuring quality and productivity while managing a small team. The role requires the ability to adapt to changing situations and work in a hot environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results.
• Familiarity with fabricating methods and related equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale.
• Assist Production Manager in improving production controls.
• Manage departmental performance measures.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Mechanical knowledge

Basic math skills

Job description

Supervise employees in a production environment; plan and assign work; implement policies and procedures and recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. Typical staff size 2-20.

Requirements and Responsibilities

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas

Must be able to assist Production Manager in continuously improving a system of production controls, standard operating procedure, safety, quality control, and performance management

Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provide regular progress reports to manager

Ensure effective employee relations. Provide employee coaching and development

Supervise Leads and hourly employees within the department

Job Knowledge, Essential Skills and Experience

Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others

Will have knowledge of all fabricating methods, techniques, and related equipment

Must be familiar with product construction and application

Must be able to read and interpret drawings and specifications

Supervision, including employee hiring and retention, performance review and discipline

Quality employee orientation, training, development and attention to detail

An ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost and employee relations

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations

Will be computer literate, particularly in shop floor control, production planning, and inventory control applications

Education

Mechanical knowledge and product knowledge

The position requires basic math skills, the ability to read dimensions and a tape measure

Most work takes place in an enclosed warehouse
Regularly required to stand, walk and occasionally bend and move about the facility
Must be able to work in a hot environment
Some physical exertion required
Must wear long pants, sleeved-shirts and sturdy work boots – gloves and protective sleeves as needed