Production Supervisor

AGCO; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AGCO is seeking a Production Supervisor for Shipping to lead material flow from warehouse to production areas and ensure on-time delivery. This role focuses on achieving shipping goals by aligning material availability, scheduling, and cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, HR, and Production Control.

You will drive continuous improvement, coach team members, and manage daily KPI attainment, safety, and 5S practices while maintaining strong cross-training and

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed delivery expectations of material from the warehouse to assigned areas.
• Direct and promote a work environment of continuous improvement through proactive process improvement.
• Promote a team environment through effective communication and delegation.
• Proactively engage the support of indirect support personnel to achieve departmental and business objectives.
• Foster an environment of learning through effective cross training of assigned employees.
• Develop and maintain required relationships with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Human Resources, Engineering, Production Control, Shipping, and other areas as required to meet targeted business goals and objectives.
• Staffing (Job Assignment)
• Interviewing
• Safety investigation 5 why’s
• Coaching
• Ensure skill training matrixes are in place, train new hires and manage training
• Employee/ situation investigation
• Standard work documentation
• Execute daily, weekly, monthly schedule/plan/schedule attainment
• Meet daily cell goals (5s, Safety, Quality, Maintain, hourly metrics boards)
• Daily start-up checks
• Daily Departmental KPI’s
• 85% time on the warehouse floor
• Departmental communication
• Cell communication process/toolbox/shift changeover reports/handoffs to ensure smooth transition
• Cycle counts
• Inventory accuracy/adjustments
• Impulse management
• Storage and pick accuracy audits for each operator
• IPQ cell scrap reporting / Scrap back parts when necessary
• 5 why’s and Prompt Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
• Implement all aspects of AGCO Lean and Quality Management systems.
• Conduct 7 a.m. stand-up meetings
• Promote employee suggestions and employee recognition programs
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Job description

Job Title: Production Supervisor, Shipping

Department: Shipping

Reports to: Shipping Manager

Classification: Exempt

Job Summary

Provide leadership and support to ensure material is stored and delivered by plan to ensure the shipping team has the material needed to meet their shipping goals. Ensure effective and efficient operational performance within assigned areas. Establish and implement programs that align with production and shipping goals by ensuring material is where it is needed, when it is needed, and guiding team members on attaining the set goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed delivery expectations of material from the warehouse to assigned areas.
• Direct and promote a work environment of continuous improvement through proactive process improvement.
• Promote a team environment through effective communication and delegation.
• Proactively engage the support of indirect support personnel to achieve departmental and business objectives.
• Foster an environment of learning through effective cross training of assigned employees.
• Develop and maintain required relationships with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Human Resources, Engineering, Production Control, Shipping, and other areas as required to meet targeted business goals and objectives.
• Staffing (Job Assignment)
• Interviewing
• Safety investigation 5 why’s
• Coaching
• Ensure skill training matrixes are in place, train new hires and manage training
• Employee/ situation investigation
• Standard work documentation
• Execute daily, weekly, monthly schedule/plan/schedule attainment
• Meet daily cell goals (5s, Safety, Quality, Maintain, hourly metrics boards)
• Daily start-up checks
• Daily Departmental KPI’s
• 85% time on the warehouse floor
• Departmental communication
• Cell communication process/toolbox/shift changeover reports/handoffs to ensure smooth transition
• Cycle counts
• Inventory accuracy/adjustments
• Impulse management
• Storage and pick accuracy audits for each operator
• IPQ cell scrap reporting / Scrap back parts when necessary
• 5 why’s and Prompt Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
• Implement all aspects of AGCO Lean and Quality Management systems.
• Conduct 7 a.m. stand-up meetings
• Promote employee suggestions and employee recognition programs
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Safety Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety rules, policies and procedures.
• Report any unsafe practices and/or conditions to your supervisor.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and report any defective PPE.
• Report all near-misses, incidents, injuries, illnesses, including mobile equipment or property damage.
• Participation in the site Safety and Health Program.
• Facilitate the monthly safety walk in the department.
• Lead and investigate 5S+1 audits (twice a month).
• Promote the use of “Hats” tag program.
• Ensure that employees attend required training as assigned and tool box safety training.
• Encourage conformance with safety rules and procedures and intercede when violations of rules and/or procedures are identified.
• Take immediate action on any safety audit item / issue.
• Ensure all safety equipment and PPE are provided, adequate, and operable.
• Schedule incident investigations and corrective action development and implementation per AGCO incident Investigation Program.
• Address near-miss incidents when identified.
• Participate in safety audits and assessments and take corrective action when necessary.
• Report all near-misses, accidents, injuries, illnesses, including mobile equipment and property damage.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.