Manufacturing - Supervisory - Production Supervisor

Lancesoft; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft in Kokomo, IN is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead small work teams in a high-volume, unionized manufacturing environment. You will ensure safety, build and train teams, allocate manpower, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality and throughput while controlling costs.

You will coordinate activities to meet the production plan, analyze issues, support Kaizen projects on Safety, Cost, Quality and Throughput, and collaborate with plant leadership and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Ability to interface with employees at all levels of the plant.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage small work teams in a fast-paced, high-volume, unionized manufacturing environment.
• Ensure production plan is met and drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, throughput, and cost.
• Lead Kaizen projects focused on Safety, Cost, Quality and Throughput and waste reduction.
• Allocate manpower, train Team Leaders and manage absenteeism.
• Foster safety and ensure use of mandated safety tools and procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Continuous improvement

Training

Communication

Microsoft Office

Kaizen

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Job Duration: 12+ months

Pay range: $45-$48 USD per hour

Work Type: Onsite (Kokomo, IN)

Job description:

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for managing small work teams in a fast paced, high volume, unionized, manufacturing environment. The Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring team safety;building teams and training / allocating manpower;driving and implementing continuous improvement solutions to improve product quality and reach throughput and cost targets;and ensuring team morale. The selected candidate’s responsibilities will include but are not limited to coordinating all activities to achieve business metrics and implementing processes and initiatives including the following; Ensure the production plan is met, analyzes issues with other roles, drives and implements continuous improvement activities and sustainability of solutions inside the Area. Ensure a safe workplace, leads the Team to improve Safety in the area and enforces the use of mandated Safety tools and procedures. Understand losses during the Shift, use the C-Matrix to coordinate activities and improve Area performances. Proactively analyzes quality KPIs related to the Area, prioritizes quality issues and properly guides Team Leaders. Ensure the right allocation of the people on the line, manages absenteeism, trains and builds teams. Possess knowledge of the broader manufacturing organization and have the ability to mobilize support groups and resources to lead and assist in problem solving activities. Actively participate and lead kaizen project activities centered on Safety, Cost, Quality and Throughput improvements and waste reduction opportunities identified through cost deployment.

Requirements: High school diploma or GED Ability to work any shift and overtime as required Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the Plant from hourly represented employees to Senior Leadership as required Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously Goal oriented self-starter with ability to lead teams Ability to coach/mentor/develop team members Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office