Production Supervisor

Columbus McKinnon; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus McKinnon in La Vergne, TN seeks a Supervisory Production role to oversee manufacturing, ensuring high quality parts and products at the lowest cost while meeting customer specs and delivery requirements.

The ideal candidate will lead production, interpret drawings, coordinate schedules, and drive continuous improvement using Lean methods. Strong ERP and MS Office skills, plus prior manufacturing leadership, are required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Lean manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize, schedule and delegate work; supervise production functions to meet quality, cost, and delivery goals.
• Interpret specifications and drawings; assign job orders and duties to staff.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to improve processes, productivity and quality while reducing costs.
• Analyze and resolve production problems or assist workers in solving them.
• Inspect products prior to shipping for conformance to specifications when required.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

MS Office

ERP systems

Performance management

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Supervisor, Production oversees the manufacturing of products to ensure the assembly of the highest quality parts and products at the lowest possible cost, while meeting company standards for quality and performance, and customer specifications and delivery requirements, in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prioritize, schedule and delegate work assignments, and directly supervise the assigned production functions to ensure the production of the highest quality parts and products at the lowest possible cost, while meeting company standards for quality and performance, and customer specifications and delivery requirements.
• Establish and/or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules. Interpret specifications and drawings; delegate job orders and work duties to appropriate production staff.
• Participate on cross-functional teams to ensure the continual on-going improvement of processes, methods, productivity and quality, while reducing costs.
• Analyze and resolve production problems, or assist workers in solving problems.
• Inspect products prior to shipping to verify conformance to specifications when required.
• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve departmental goals.
• Organize orders for upcoming dates in a timely and accurate manner; estimate hours, order materials or drawings as required.
• Ensure the training of new and present employees in the processes and methods required to achieve the company’s standards for quality, quantity and safety, and consistent with the company’s principles.
• Keep management informed on general conditions and on matters of importance which could impact quality, cost, safety or employee moral.
• Handle employee relations issues. Develop and maintain positive employee relations and ensure open lines of communication with employees.
• Recruit, interview, and hire the right employees for open positions.
• Ensure the completion of all required records, paperwork, reports, documents, etc.
• Ensure organizational compliance with all local, state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and work rules and regulations. Ensure the maintenance of departmental housekeeping standards.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability in using Lean manufacturing tools and processes to drive continuous improvement across complex organizations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) as well as Internet software and E-mail is required.
• Knowledge of and experience in ERP systems.
• Experienced in performance management and possesses the skills to coach, guide, and influence.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 5+ years manufacturing leadership experience
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Experience in Lean manufacturing preferred.