Production Supervisor

Colonial Group; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Beloit, WI seeks a Production Supervisor to plan, direct, and supervise 20-25 direct labor employees manufacturing large diesel engines and aftermarket components.

You will ensure safety, plan production schedules, manage inventory, drive lean improvements, and coach staff to meet quality and efficiency goals. Strong leadership, communication, and problem solving are essential in a unionized environment.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor in Engineering or Manufacturing preferred.
• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Word and Excel; ERP system experience preferred. Oracle is a plus.
• Solid understanding of engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and supervise 20-25 direct labor employees who manufacture large diesel engines and aftermarket components.
• Ensure a safe environment by enforcing safety policies and investigating incidents.
• Plan and execute production schedules to meet requirements.
• Maintain accurate inventory control of WIP and FGIs and minimize lead times.
• Drive productivity via lean initiatives, standard work, and process improvements.
• Motivate and coach employees; assess skills and initiate cross-training as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Team management

Education

Associate or Bachelor in Engineering/Manufacturing

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP system

Oracle

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Summary

Plan, direct and supervise direct labor employees who manufacture parts to support engine construction and aftermarket.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and supervise between 20-25 direct labor employees who manufacture large diesel engines and subsequent aftermarket components.
• Ensure a safe environment for employees through adherence to safety policies, assessing and eliminating hazards, improving housekeeping standards, conducting incident investigations and implementing corrective action.
• Plan and execute production schedules to meet production requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring accurate inventory control of all WIP and FGI product within the department and minimizing inventory held through efficient planning and achievement of lower lead times
• Develop and realize productivity improvements through lean initiatives, Standard Work Instructions, and process improvements.
• Motivate, monitor and counsel employees regarding work-related issues and performance. Gage workforce skills and initiate cross training programs as necessary.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing-related field is highly preferred.
• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent communication, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Word and Excel; experience with an ERP system is preferred. Oracle systems experience a plus.
• Very good understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings.
• Experience with heavy manufacturing process is beneficial.
• 5 years minimum experience and a proven track record in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Previous experience managing and supervising in a union-represented environment is helpful.
• Knowledge of welding, heavy manufacturing machining, assembly processes and lean manufacturing methodology is a plus.