Production Supervisor

Belcan Corporation; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 87,050 - 145,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Health Benefits

401k

On the job training

Life and disability insurance

Performance reviews

Referral program

Job summary

Belcan Corporation is looking for a Production Supervisor in Kent, WA to oversee the production area and manage team members. This role involves training, motivating, and empowering team members while ensuring quality and compliance with safety policies.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, supervisory experience, and is well-versed in Lean principles. The company offers competitive pay and a range of benefits including health insurance and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding and experience with Lean concepts.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production area and direct team members' activities.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ensure quality standards are met and safety compliance is enforced.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Lean Principles

Teamwork

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

Computer Skills

Job description

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Pay Range: $87,050 to $145,250 annually

Location: Kent, WA

Area Code: 253

ZIP Code: 98032

Schedule: Swing: 2:30pm - 1am, (10-hour shifts Mon- Thurs).

Start Date: Right Away

Keywords: #ProductionSupervisorJobs; #Kentjob.s

Benefits

• Medical / Health Benefits with multiple plan options, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• On the job training / cross-training
• Life Insurance, disability insurance, and voluntary life insurance for family members available.
• Accident and critical illness insurance optional.
• Scheduled performance reviews
• Referral program

POSITION SUMMARY

In this role you will have the responsibility and authority to identify the status of production area and take action within the area as defined in documents such as controlled plans and work instructions. In addition, this role will interact with employees at all levels of the organization, internal and external customers, and outside contacts. Supervisory responsibilities include, but is not limited to, training and developing team members, delegating work assignments, writing, and conducting performance appraisals, coaching, and counseling team members, and administering disciplinary procedures.

Functions and Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct work activity of team members in assigned area. Effectively grows future key employees and leaders. Distribute workload appropriately. Motivate and empower team members. Develop team members including, but not limited to, creating and executing individual development plans. Train and mentor team members in root cause analysis and PDCA.
• Work with team members to identify continuous improvement opportunities. Continually identify and eliminate waste in assigned departments. Champion Lean Kaizen events to identify cost and time savings. Perform root cause analysis. Participate in cost-reduction programs. Coordinate new product launches with Engineering.
• Develop and deploy standardized work instructions of assigned department(s). Ensure process stability through following standardized work. Conduct improvement events in department, resulting in measurable improvements in unit time and part flow. Drive measurable cost reduction through improved processes and training.
• Perform capacity analysis using build plans. Determine staffing requirements for the assigned production area. Ensure that departmental productivity targets met to meet customer requirements. Advocates the direction, goals and decisions of the organization. Troubleshoot scheduling and material issues.
• Ensure quality standards met that emphasize and focus on continuous improvement to improve manufacturing capability and reduce rework and scrap. Contain source of quality issues. Communicate with customers and establish and maintain effective relationships. Coordinate corrective action activities.
• Promote and enforce compliance of safety policies and procedures. Conduct safety investigations and audits. Address safety non-compliance.
• In partnership with HR, ensure equitable experiences and promote a culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces the contributions of all team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical or Materials Process Engineering.
• 3+ years supervisory experience in manufacturing environment with demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Requires solid understanding and experience with concepts associated with Kaizen and Lean principles.
• Must have ability to assess the overall health of a department or value stream through the correlation of data and direct observation. Ability to identify and implement systemically effective improvement plans based on this analysis.
• Must demonstrate a creative approach to problem solving.
• Must possess capability to see beyond current or historical practice to provide alternate solution.
• Has knowledge of multiple leadership approaches and is able to identify and apply the appropriate approach to building individual and team success.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Must have ability to effectively work with people in a team environment and at various levels of the organization.
• Must possess strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.