Night Shift Lean Production Supervisor

NIDEC Defense Group; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NIDEC Defense Group in United States is seeking a production supervisor to coordinate and be accountable for manufacturing operations, ensuring on-time delivery with quality. You will lead the daily activities of the production area, plan schedules, manage staffing, and coordinate with other cells to maximize productivity.

The role requires at least an Associate Degree or equivalent, 3 years of supervisory experience in lean environments, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years as a manufacturing production supervisor in lean environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Customer focused.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

Responsibilities

• Implements safety and housekeeping standards using 1+5s principles.
• Leads and supports the company's Quality Management System.
• Maintains First5 boards and conducts First5 meetings.
• Trains, develops and evaluates employees.
• Directs and coordinates the activities of employees engaged in production.
• Maintains operating expenses by reducing labor and improving production yields.
• Reads and analyzes charts, work orders, production schedules and other reports to determine production requirements.
• Maintains and approves employee time records.
• Coordinates operations and activities within or between departments / cells.
• Plans and establishes work schedules, assignments and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Inspects materials, products and production equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Resolves employee problems and complaints.
• Meets deadlines.
• Directs and supports continuous improvement through lean and 6 sigma methodologies.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Team leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Microsoft Office

Production supervision

Education

Associate Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

NIDEC Defense Group in United States is seeking a production supervisor to coordinate and be accountable for manufacturing operations, ensuring on-time delivery with quality. You will lead the daily activities of the production area, plan schedules, manage staffing, and coordinate with other cells to maximize productivity.

The role requires at least an Associate Degree or equivalent, 3 years of supervisory experience in lean environments, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.