Lead Production Supervisor - Lean, Quality & Team Development

Plug Power; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with 5% company match

Bonus eligibility

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Wellness Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Fertility and Family Building Benefit

Employee Referral program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Plug Power is seeking a Production Supervisor to direct the manufacturing team, ensuring timely assembly and top quality standards. The role requires strong leadership, practical knowledge of manufacturing best practices, and effective communication with diverse stakeholders.

Exempt, salary-based position in a fast-paced environment with emphasis on safety and continuous improvement. Typical duties include task assignment, training, cross-functional collaboration, 5S leadership, and production

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associates degree preferred.
• Manufacturing industry experience; preferably within a technology product manufacturing facility.
• Previous supervisory experience highly preferred.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team atmosphere.
• Superior interpersonal skills and communication abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated proficiency with project management and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Assign team tasks and lead daily production efforts to meet manufacturing deliverables; assist with assembly and manufacturing tasks when necessary to meet schedules.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Plug Power products and assembly protocol; provide ongoing training and communication to team members.
• Establish goals for the team and work to continually improve production metrics related to quality and throughput.
• Communicate with Production Manager and Cell Leaders regarding expectations to ensure manufacturing is performing at an suitable level.
• Set a tone for work quality and accountability within the team; understand quality issues affecting final product testing and respond appropriately to improve quality metrics.
• Cross-train team members in various assembly and manufacturing processes to increase job satisfaction and promote depth of talent.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering staff to develop and define assembly procedures and the associated training for those procedures; provide assembly procedural training to employees as needed.
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with colleagues; work cross-functionally as needed to resolve issues and achieve mutual goals.
• Lead 5S efforts and set the vision and example for all team members to follow.
• Work with production scheduler to control materials usage, maintain inventory accuracy and ensure schedule conformance.
• Analyze data and prepare reports as needed in the course of work.
• Adhere to safety standards at all times while enforcing safe work habits with all team members; this includes all OSHA regulations and facility safety guidelines.
• Assist in performance management activities including preparation of performance evaluations, recognition efforts for strong performing team members, and assistance with disciplinary matters as necessary by partnering with supervisor and HR.
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Exempt employees are expected to work as many hours as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities. This may require they work more than eight hours a day and more than five days or 40 hours per week.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Plug Power is seeking a Production Supervisor to direct the manufacturing team, ensuring timely assembly and top quality standards. The role requires strong leadership, practical knowledge of manufacturing best practices, and effective communication with diverse stakeholders.

Exempt, salary-based position in a fast-paced environment with emphasis on safety and continuous improvement. Typical duties include task assignment, training, cross-functional collaboration, 5S leadership, and production