Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Xylem; Town of Cheektowaga (NY); On-site; USD 72,300 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Production Supervisor in Cheektowaga, NY. This role involves managing up to 20 employees, ensuring safe production processes, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting and preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree. The company offers a competitive salary ranging from $72,300 to $90,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of direct supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Welding Blueprint Reading and Practices preferred.
• Ability to coach/mentor and train others regularly.

Responsibilities

• Manage and evaluate machine resources and capacity.
• Oversee the hourly workforce in manufacturing departments.
• Lead projects to reduce expenses and increase productivity.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Teamwork

Communication

Knowledge of ISO standards

ERP/MRP systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering

Job description

Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner - Our job is People!

We’re Hiring for a 1st Shift Production Supervisor! 9:00 A – 6:00 PM

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join the organization as part of the extended leadership team. The Production Supervisor on 1st Shift is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient production of all Heat Transfer products.

Direct reports: Up to 20 union hourly employees

Base pay range

$72,300.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform/oversee each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Manage and evaluate machine resources, capacity to ensure productivity and minimal downtime.
• Cross train and assist with the day-to-day management of all internally manufactured products throughout the facility.
• Oversee the hourly (Unionized) workforce employees in the manufacturing departments.
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
• Lead projects to reduce expenses and increase productivity across all product lines.
• Become the facilities champion and facilitator for the following:
• Lead initiatives around creation of standard work throughout the facility.
• Develop a facility wide plan to implement, execute upon and ensure sustainment of 5S throughout the operation.
• Develop programs to Initiate and execute a robust training plan in support of Safety, Quality requirements & Operations management.
• Lead and support projects as required in the facilities using SQDCM methodologies.
• Responsible to monitor & track plant wide metrics in support of daily & monthly reporting obligations.
• Lead and/or participate in continuous improvement events as required.
• Participate in the operations strategic planning process and set ambitious production goals and communicate those plans to key personnel.
• Regular participation and a key contributor to the facilities SIOP process.
• Provide motivation, support, and guidance to all employees.
• Regularly communicate any problems or obstacles to senior management.
• Establish workflow policies that enhance speed and efficiency without compromising safety or integrity.
• Create and/or execute upon schedules for employees to ensure optimum staffing levels.
• Interfaces with Materials Management to coordinate materials for production.
• Track and maintain employee attendance records and address performance problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or 3-5 years relevant discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years of direct supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment (Unionized workforce experience is a plus).
• Experience with ISO standards or other recognized Quality Management Systems is strongly preferred.
• Experience with ASME preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of Welding Blueprint Reading and Practices Preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to coach/mentor & train others on a consistent and regular basis.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Overtime is required, weekend overtime can be mandatory.
• Flexibility to occasionally work any shift as required in support of the business operation’s needs.
• Light Lifting (10-15 lbs.), mainly manufacturing environment with some office environment exposure.

The estimated salary range for this position is $72,300 to $90,000 plus bonus. Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range.

At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.

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