Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift Pads

Eaton; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and enhance operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role is pivotal in driving a Zero Incident Safety Culture while ensuring quality and productivity objectives are met. You will manage departmental activities, prioritize production requirements, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Your leadership will empower employees and streamline processes, contributing to the overall success of the organization. If you're passionate about operational excellence and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or high school diploma with extensive manufacturing experience required.
• Leadership experience is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Direct departmental activities focusing on safety, quality, and productivity.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and lean practices.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

5 Why’s

Fishbone Diagrams

Value Stream Maps

8D

A3

5S+

Job description

What you’ll do:

As a Production Supervisor, you will direct departmental activities and initiate/participate in cross-functional activities to accomplish the objectives of safety, quality, on-time delivery, inventory, productivity, and continuous improvement, which focuses on removing cost from the business.

In this function you will:

1. Drive Zero Incident Safety Culture
2. Align Eaton Quality System priorities to department requirements
3. Manage department operations and prioritize production requirements
4. Facilitate shift activity among other department supervisors
5. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and contributing towards becoming a lean organization
6. Initiate and coordinate assistance as required from support departments
7. Create the basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment by ensuring that standardized work processes are followed, countermeasures implemented, and the area is compliant with safety requirements
8. Review daily in-process inventory reports to determine and assign priorities
9. Assign daily work schedules for direct and indirect labor to meet business goals
10. Monitor and provide coaching follow-up for performance regarding safety, quality, and productivity
11. Monitor machinery, equipment, and facility and initiate maintenance work orders, as required, to ensure efficient, effective, and safe working conditions
12. Coordinate and maintain associate clerical files regarding attendance, overtime equalization, vacation, training, and time-off requests
13. Manage department expense budgets
14. Conduct daily tier meetings regarding communications, department and plant concerns, and policy interpretation
15. Provide training resources within the department
16. Lead cross-functional team to improve processes and meet plant objectives

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing/operations environment with 1 year of leadership experience OR High School Diploma/ GED from an accredited institution with 15 years of experience in a manufacturing/operations environment with 2 years of leadership experience
2. Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
3. No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Nacogdoches, TX will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Working knowledge of problem-solving tools and lean manufacturing practices – i.e. 5 Why’s, Fishbone diagrams, Brainstorming, Value Stream maps, 8D, A3, 5S+
2. Experience in large manufacturing environments
3. Six sigma/ green belt certification
4. 3+ years leadership experience
5. Experience leading cost savings initiatives or continuous improvement efforts within cross-functional teams