Manufacturing Production Supervisor 1

M. C. Dean; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean’s ModularMission Critical manufacturing campus near Richmond, VA seeks a Manufacturing Production Supervisor 1 to lead value streams, manage a team of production, maintenance and quality professionals, and align activities with company goals.

This role emphasizes planning, scheduling, continuous improvement, KPI tracking, cross-functional collaboration, and a strong safety culture to deliver high-quality products on time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 6+ years of production or manufacturing experience.
• Prior experience in a foreman or supervisory role.
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, teams, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, and system assembly methods.
• Proven communication and problem-solving skills in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all activities within the value stream, including production, quality, and maintenance.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of production, maintenance, and quality professionals.
• Collaborate with the production planning team to develop and execute schedules based on customer demand and inventory targets.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the value stream.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for the value stream and regularly monitor and analyze performance metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, and logistics, to ensure seamless coordination and communication.
• Work closely with the quality assurance team to ensure that products meet or exceed established quality standards.
• Manage resources effectively, including manpower, equipment, and materials, to meet production demands.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a safe working environment.
• Generate regular reports on key performance metrics and value stream performance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Production planning

Continuous improvement

Quality assurance

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety compliance

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

ModularMission Critical™ is the manufacturing campus for M.C. Dean’s complex, modular product line for datacenters and critical infrastructure. Located just north of Richmond, VA, this site is growing fast serving customers worldwide. Important openings include assemblers for our production lines and engineers and designers for products and continuous improvement. Join M.C. Dean’s more than 9,000 employees around the world making an impact through innovations in power and technology.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment for employees to build long-term careers.

As a Manufacturing Production Supervisor 1, you will lead and coordinate the activities to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of products or services. This role involves overseeing production processes, managing a team and driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimize performance.

Responsibilities

Value Stream Leadership:

• Lead and supervise all activities within the assigned value stream, including production, quality, and maintenance.

• Ensure the value stream operates in alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

Team Management:

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of production, maintenance, and quality professionals.

• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture, emphasizing accountability and continuous improvement.

Production Planning and Scheduling:

• Collaborate with the production planning team to develop and execute production schedules based on customer demand and inventory targets.

• Monitor and adjust schedules as needed to meet production goals.

Continuous Improvement:

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the value stream.

• Identify and implement process enhancements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall performance.

Performance Monitoring:

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for the value stream and regularly monitor and analyze performance metrics.

• Implement data-driven decision-making processes to identify areas for improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, and logistics, to ensure seamless coordination and communication.

• Address and resolve issues that may impact the value stream's performance.

Quality Assurance:

• Work closely with the quality assurance team to ensure that products meet or exceed established quality standards.

• Implement and maintain quality control procedures within the value stream.

Resource Optimization:

• Manage resources effectively, including manpower, equipment, and materials, to meet production demands.

• Collaborate with procurement to ensure a stable and cost-effective supply chain.

Safety Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a safe working environment.

• Conduct regular safety audits and implement corrective actions as needed.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Generate regular reports on key performance metrics and value stream performance.

• Maintain accurate documentation of processes, procedures, and changes within the value stream.

Qualifications

Education:/Experience:

• High school diploma with 6+ years of production or manufacturing experience.

• Prior experience in a foreman or supervisory role.

• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, teams, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Advanced technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, and system assembly methods.

• Proven communication and problem-solving skills in a production environment.

Abilities :

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.

• Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.

• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.

• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.

• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.

• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.

• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.