Manufacturing Supervisor

Ricoh Electronics, Inc.; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ricoh Electronics, Inc. is seeking a night-shift Production Supervisor to lead the thermal lamination and face coating lines at the Lawrenceville campus.

The role oversees production operators, coordinates materials, labor, and equipment, and ensures targets are met while following SOPs and safety standards. Responsibilities include monitoring equipment and process records, resolving HR/EHS/quality issues, training operators, and supporting improvements.

Qualifications

• Must oversee production operator activities and coordinate materials, labor and equipment.
• Must troubleshoot issues to recover the line and identify root causes.
• Must ensure SOPs, safety and ISO/OSHA requirements are followed.

Responsibilities

• Model safety-first behaviors and ensure safe procedures.
• Monitor equipment, operators, process and materials; maintain records per OSHA & ISO.
• Resolve HR, production, EHS, and product quality issues; participate in root-cause analysis.
• Train operators on SOPs and ensure understanding and proper skills.
• Ensure process parameters are monitored and 5S rules are followed.
• Support testing and implementation of new products, processes, and equipment.
• Encourage employee participation in company programs.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Communication

Job description

Ricoh Electronics, Inc. (REI) is a leading manufacturer of thermal media products and a leader in environmental conservation. REI is part of the Ricoh global family, with an enviable track record of superior products and business practices. REI is part of the Ricoh global family, with an enviable track record of superior products and business practices.

REI is looking for an energetic and self-motivated night-shift (6 pm- 6 am) Production Supervisor to support our Thermal lamination and face coating production lines at our Lawrenceville campus, working 6 pm- 6 am on a rotating schedule. In this fast-paced environment, the Production Supervisor will oversee daily production operator activities by coordinating and prioritizing materials, labor, and equipment to meet all SEQCD targets while following policy and standard operating procedures. The Production Supervisor will use their skills to troubleshoot issues to recover the line as needed, identify root causes, and recommend long-term improvements.

The Production Supervisor will:

• Model the “safety first” behaviors we expect of all employees by ensuring operational procedures and processes are performed safely and that a safe work environment is maintained.
• Monitor and document the condition of the equipment, operators, process, and the material, and make necessary proactive adjustments to ensure daily SEQCD targets are achieved. Maintain all records required by OSHA & ISO. Reviews production reports for accuracy and trends. Track and consolidate productivity and quality statistics. .
• Ensure the resolution of HR, production, EHS, and product quality issues. Directly participate in the problem investigation (root cause analysis) and resolution (corrective action). Monitor and document results and elevate issues to management and/or other functional areas when additional support is needed.
• Understand SOP’s and train operators at each position to ensure full understanding and proper skill set to perform essential job duties and achieve SEQCD targets. Enforce adherence to policy, standards, and work rules.
• Ensure key process parameters are monitored & controlled, autonomous Preventive Maintenance activities are performed by operators, and 5S rules are always followed to ensure safe, efficient, stable performance and reliable production output.
• Participate in the testing and implementation of new products, processes, and equipment. Monitor the process and gather data.
• Promote employee participation in company-sponsored programs.