First-Shift Production Supervisor: Lean & Quality

Nidec Corporation; Lexington (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Corporation is seeking a Production Supervisor to coordinate and oversee manufacturing activities, ensuring on-time delivery and quality. You will lead a team, plan schedules, and drive improvements using lean and six sigma principles.

Responsibilities include training staff, maintaining safety, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize production efficiency and cost control.

Qualifications

• Maintains safety and housekeeping standards using 1+5s principles.
• Supports QMS and conducts First5 meetings for quality.
• Minimum 3 years as a manufacturing production supervisor in lean environments.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates worker schedules, assignments and sequences to meet goals.
• Directs and coordinates production activities and validates team work.
• Inspects materials and equipment for defects and malfunctions.
• Resolves employee problems and ensures deadlines are met.
• Drives continuous improvement through lean and six sigma methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Cross functional teamwork

Customer focus

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nidec Corporation is seeking a Production Supervisor to coordinate and oversee manufacturing activities, ensuring on-time delivery and quality. You will lead a team, plan schedules, and drive improvements using lean and six sigma principles.

Responsibilities include training staff, maintaining safety, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize production efficiency and cost control.