Production Supervisor

Komatsu America Corp.; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in heavy equipment manufacturing seeks a Facility Supervisor in Solon, OH, to lead and manage production schedules, ensuring safety and operational excellence. The role emphasizes team leadership, efficiency in scheduling, and maintaining high-quality standards. Ideal candidates will possess supervisory experience in manufacturing and strong communication skills to interact across multiple levels.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in manufacturing and production scheduling.
• Exceptional communication skills required.
• Experience in managing job shops preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive and manage safety in the facility.
• Establish and communicate daily departmental production plans.
• Manage performance of hourly employees including reviews.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Lean experience

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in management or business discipline

Tools

SAP

Kronos

Job description

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Location:

Solon, OH, US, 44139-3378

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• Provide leadership and decision-making with facilities supervisory team.
• Determine and communicate component completion dates. Schedule priorities and expedites within the facility on all production shifts.
• Attain maximum production in department by skillful utilization of company resources.
• Manage shop employees and equipment to provide our customers with on-time every-time delivery. Provide supervision for various manufacturing departments. Maintain positive employee/management relations.
• Maintain high quality standards for all products produced in the facility, minimize scrap and utilize rework procedures when applicable.
• Understand and execute all contractual obligations and participate in preparation of contract negotiations, if applicable.
• Enforce shop safety standards and drive continuous improvement of safety standards.
• Sustain all improvements and Operational excellence tools established.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for driving, promoting and managing safety in facility. Works in safe manner and adheres to EHS Best Practices. Uses Komatsu safety tracking system to track EHS activity. Ensure that safety rules are adhered to and promptly report and investigate all accidents.
• Utilize extensive understanding of the shop floor production system to support on-time delivery of product to external and internal customers.
• Responsible for performance management of all hourly employees including probationary reviews and annual competency reviews.
• Actively participates in team meetings/project meetings and complete assigned activities as required
• Establish and communicate daily departmental production plan to hourly employees and supervisors.
• Evaluate and determine standard times for departmental routers, work with Industrial Engineering to keep router records updated and part costing accurate.
• Implement and document corrective action to ensure performance of the facility. This includes daily use of tools such as Velocity, LPM, SAP, Kronos, Electronic Kanban Systems, Electronic Documentation, Performance Managements tools, TPM, etc.
• Participate in operational excellence events utilizing lean tools to eliminate waste from the workplace.
• Responsible for identifying and driving change management opportunities for multiple departments within the facility.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Supervisory experience in manufacturing and production scheduling environment
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to interact with various levels of the organization.
• Experience and proof of success managing in a job shop
• Lean experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Degree in management or business discipline desirable but not required.
• Proficient with the software used to analyze operation of equipment

Additional Information

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Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Komatsu we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions.We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose.We are authentic, ambitious, and innovative in our pursuit of Diversity & Inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

Komatsu is a world leader in manufacturing construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment. Founded in 1921, Komatsu has a long history of quality, reliability, innovation, and excellence. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu facilities, distributors and dealers are in more than 140 countries and employ more than 60,000 people. Komatsu offers a diverse and challenging work environment, where you can grow your skills and career, and contribute to a sustainable, clean-energy future. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, be a part of something big and join a team that is shaping the world!

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EEO Statement

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