Production Supervisor

Alfalaval; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Production Supervisor who will drive customer order execution according to plan with priorities on safety, quality, delivery and cost. This is a first-line management role overseeing the production of air-cooled heat and wet surface exchangers, with occasional evening or weekend work.

You will set targets, review schedules with the Factory Planner and Project Managers, coordinate with Team Leaders, and lead 5S improvements while developing and mentoring shop

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing teams in a production environment.
• Ability to set targets and drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery and cost.

Responsibilities

• Set and follow up targets for Manufacturing in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost.
• Review production schedules with the Factory Planner and Project Managers and coordinate production set-up with Team Leaders. Meet shop goals and customer expectations.
• Operate as a team within the shop and other areas related to production (materials, scheduling, purchasing, etc.) to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Responsible for the continuous improvement, leading 5S initiatives, performance and output of multiple manufacturing teams.
• Oversees team member development and hiring, ensuring compliance with legal and equal opportunity standards in collaboration with HR.
• Together with Factory, Safety and Quality Managers develop new employee operational training plans specific to the new employee position and experience.
• Delivers Team Member performance reviews, counseling / discipline, and makes recommendations for wage increases.
• Assures compliance with Alfa Laval requirements including pertinent policies, procedures, work instructions, and other related process control documents.
• Monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) and drives the analysis and identification of opportunities for improvement. Sets and follows up targets set for the teams, broken down from the factory level.
• Works with the site EH& S team to ensure compliance with local, state and federal safety and environmental regulations.
• Works with Quality Assurance on customer claim resolution and drives process improvements so that future claims are prevented.
• Defines and communicates work assignments to shop personnel. Monitors progress of work and address issues as needed (ex. re-allocation of resources, alternate sequencing of jobs, resolution of operational/technical issues, etc.).
• Assesses and communicates staffing, equipment, and outsourcing needs of the teams.
• Monitors and takes action to eliminate waste and drive down manufacturing costs. Assures effective and efficient utilization of personnel and equipment (ex. Reduction of set-up and cycle times, etc.).
• 'Owner' of team equipment including correct usage, and preventative maintenance.
• Works with Maintenance department to ensure clear division of activities between operator maintenance and maintenance department preventative maintenance schedules.
• Drives team performance through prioritization and hands-on development of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Engages with Safety, Quality, Product, and Factory management to ensure these functional area requirements are included in departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• As owner secure the quality, via SOP audit dialogues, and execution of the SOPs.
• Gives input to the development of the annual shop budget. Controls team expenses in order to meet approved budget.
• Responsible for team area cleanliness and implementation of cleaning routines, 5S and holding team members accountable to this category.
• Involved in new product development and give input to existing product development.
• Interfaces with Sales Engineering, Purchasing, Scheduling and other members of the Production team relative to planning and scheduling of work orders and cost estimation of product.
• Ensures effective and frequent communication with shop personnel related to company and departmental developments.
• Conducts daily ALPS board meetings (Alfa Laval Performance System) to ensure employee management communications and continuous improvements.
• Ensures positive work environment and attitude among shop employees; fosters an attitude of responsibility and ownership.

Job description

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact - on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we're pioneering the solutions of thEvery day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact - on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we're pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

About the job

As a Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for Driving customer order execution, according to agreed plan and in line with four priorities: sustainability, quality, delivery and cost. First line manager. Coordinate between different processes and support functions Supervise employees engaged in the production process of air-cooled heat and wet surface exchangers. Monitor employee performance and coordinate workflow to ensure shop operates efficiently. Evenings and weekend work will be required on occasion.

This is an onsite position in Tulsa, OK and/or Broken Arrow, OK , for the 1st shift.

As a part of the team, you will:

• Set and follow up targets for Manufacturing in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost.
• Review production schedules with the Factory Planner and Project Managers and coordinate production set-up with Team Leaders. Meet shop goals and customer expectations.
• Operate as a team within the shop and other areas related to production (materials, scheduling, purchasing, etc.) to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Responsible for the continuous improvement, leading 5S initiatives, performance and output of multiple manufacturing teams.
• Oversees team member development and hiring, ensuring compliance with legal and equal opportunity standards in collaboration with HR.
• Together with Factory, Safety and Quality Managers develop new employee operational training plans specific to the new employee position and experience.
• Delivers Team Member performance reviews, counseling / discipline, and makes recommendations for wage increases.
• Assures compliance with Alfa Laval requirements including pertinent policies, procedures, work instructions, and other related process control documents.
• Monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) and drives the analysis and identification of opportunities for improvement. Sets and follows up targets set for the teams, broken down from the factory level.
• Works with the site EH&S team to ensure compliance with local, state and federal safety and environmental regulations.
• Works with Quality Assurance on customer claim resolution and drives process improvements so that future claims are prevented.
• Defines and communicates work assignments to shop personnel. Monitors progress of work and address issues as needed (ex. re-allocation of resources, alternate sequencing of jobs, resolution of operational/technical issues, etc.).
• Assesses and communicates staffing, equipment, and outsourcing needs of the teams.
• Monitors and takes action to eliminate waste and drive down manufacturing costs. Assures effective and efficient utilization of personnel and equipment (ex. Reduction of set-up and cycle times, etc.).
• 'Owner' of team equipment including correct usage, and preventative maintenance.
• Works with Maintenance department to ensure clear division of activities between operator maintenance and maintenance department preventative maintenance schedules.
• Drives team performance through prioritization and hands-on development of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Engages with Safety, Quality, Product, and Factory management to ensure these functional area requirements are included in departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• As owner secure the quality, via SOP audit dialogues, and execution of the SOPs.
• Gives input to the development of the annual shop budget. Controls team expenses in order to meet approved budget.
• Responsible for team area cleanliness and implementation of cleaning routines, 5S and holding team members accountable to this category.
• Involved in new product development and give input to existing product development.
• Interfaces with Sales Engineering, Purchasing, Scheduling and other members of the Production team relative to planning and scheduling of work orders and cost estimation of product.
• Ensures effective and frequent communication with shop personnel related to company and departmental developments.
• Conducts daily ALPS board meetings (Alfa Laval Performance System) to ensure employee management communications and continuous improvements.
• Ensures positive work environment and attitude among shop employees; fosters an attitude of responsibility and ownership