Manufacturing Supervisor

OPW Global; Elon (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer contributions

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness programs

Health savings account (HSA)

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance and AD&D

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

OPW Global is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily operations on the production floor, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity standards are met. The role involves staffing, supervising a 30+ member team, and implementing lean improvements while maintaining ISO 9001/IATF 16949 compliance.

The supervisor will direct the weekly production schedule, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize costs and performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years’ supervisory experience.
• Experience with lean continuous improvement tools.
• Proficient in problem solving techniques (5-why, 8D, A3).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct the activities of the production floor to maximize productivity and minimize cost while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Inspect product to verify product standards and specifications are met
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to reduce material and labor costs
• Performs daily safety GEMBA
• Accountable for all aspects of ISO 9001/IATF 16949 compliance
• Provide leadership to 30+ production team, including training, auditing, evaluations, performance discussions, disciplinary actions, career development, employee engagement and morale.
• Execute weekly production schedule continuously improving productivity and efficiency by managing KPIs
• Ensure job-related accidents or injuries are reported and documented timely and take corrective action in an expedient manner

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Strong leadership

Communication skills

Multi-tasking under pressure

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

AS400

Shop Floor Plus

Job description

As a global leader in fluid-handling solutions since 1892, the mission of OPW is to be a developer of a comprehensive array of innovative fluid-handling solutions that our customers can consistently and reliably count on. These include loading and unloading systems for high-value hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products; railcar and transport tank-truck valves, gauging devices and tank-monitoring systems; automated storage-terminal controls and systems; and regulators, fittings, valves, vaporizers, vacuum-jacketed piping and gas-handling systems for the safe handling and distribution of cryogenics and industrial gases.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising daily operations of the production floor; ensuring established safety, quality and production requirements are met. This role will monitor daily productivity and work quality output, define resource needs and staffing parameters to meet business goals and ensures the accuracy and integrity of inventory movement.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate and direct the activities of the production floor to maximize productivity and minimize cost while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Inspect product to verify product standards and specifications are met
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to reduce material and labor costs
• Performs daily safety GEMBA
• Accountable for all aspects of ISO 9001/IATF 16949 compliance

Leadership

• Provide leadership to 30+ production team, including training, auditing, evaluations, performance discussions, disciplinary actions, career development, employee engagement and morale.
• Execute weekly production schedule continuously improving productivity and efficiency by managing KPIs
• Ensure job-related accidents or injuries are reported and documented timely and take corrective action in an expedient manner

What You’ll Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelors degree in related field preferred
• 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years’ supervisory experience
• Experience with lean continuous improvement tools and methodology
• Proficient at Problem Solving Techniques (5-why, 8D, A3)
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure; multi-task; meet tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiar with AS400, Shop Floor Plus or other production systems

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits:

• a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• wellness programs
• health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
• supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
• optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
• adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
• commuter benefits
• parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
• paid time off, business travel services
• employee discounts
• and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services.

Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.