Night Shift Operations Supervisor

Orizon; Chanute (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Orizon in Chanute, KS is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead manufacturing teams, supervise daily activities, and reinforce the company's mission, goals, and quality standards on the shop floor.

The role requires planning and scheduling, coaching staff, driving continuous improvement, monitoring performance metrics, and maintaining a safe, efficient environment to meet production, quality and on-time delivery targets for customers.

Qualifications

• 5 years in a supervision role.
• Understanding of basic to advanced assembly skills.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles (5S, Value Stream Mapping, Process Improvement).
• Experience with tooling, fixtures, materials and processes.
• Excellent verbal, written and listening skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Detail oriented and able to define problems and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and assign personnel to meet production goals.
• Communicate expectations and monitor progress; drive performance.
• Develop solutions to assembly problems using analysis.
• Review management reports; track quality, productivity and efficiency.
• Coordinate with other departments to optimize the overall process.
• Develop a team environment; set goals and support continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance Procedures; conduct self-audits.
• Provide performance feedback and assist in staff development.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and proper use of equipment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Five years supervisory experience

Assembly skills

Lean manufacturing basics

Tooling and fixtures knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork and independence

Attention to detail

Problem solving and data use

Job description

Summary:

The Operations Supervisor will directly supervise employees in a manufacturing environment and is responsible for the communication and reinforcement of Orizon’s Mission, Vision, Goals, policies and procedures. Operations Supervisors are responsible for overseeing the day to day activities of designated work centers to meet production goals, quality and on time delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; reporting results of the processing flow on production summaries
• Accomplishes manufacturing results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Uses problem-solving skills and analytical abilities to develop innovative and expedient solutions to assembly problems.
• Review various management reports, monitor daily activity, and develop and use internal measures to track quality, productivity, efficiency, expenses, and other critical issues.
• Ensure that the work of the department/work center is well integrated with the work of other departments and work centers such that the overall process serves customer needs and is accomplished in an efficient manner.
• Develop and support a team environment within the work center/department. Involve employees in departmental planning, setting goals and deadlines. Engage staff in continuous improvement of work processes, internal and external customer service, and overall product quality.
• Ensure all departmental employees know and follow the appropriate Quality Assurance Procedures. Conduct periodic “self-audits” of the department to track compliance. Notify the Quality Department if changes in procedures are needed, and work with them to develop and implement revised or new procedures.
• Monitor individual and departmental performance. Provide ongoing performance feedback to individuals and the team. Assist in associate development, including motivation, training and discipline.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Qualifications:

• Must have 5 years of experience working in a supervisory position.
• Must understand basic, moderate and advanced assembly mechanic skills and techniques.
• Knowledge basic Lean manufacturing principals such as 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and Process Improvement.
• Mut have knowledge of tooling, fixtures, materials and processes
• Must have excellent verbal, written and listening skills and have the ability to provide written and verbal instructions and present information clearly
• Must exhibit professionalism when communicating with superiors and subordinates.
• Must demonstrate the ability to understand and work with basic mathematical concepts
• Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Must have the ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Must be able to capture and assimilate information quickly.
• Must be able to pay attention to detail.
• Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Must be discreet and able to hold sensitive information confidential.

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