Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Times Microwave; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Times Microwave Systems is seeking a 3rdShift Production Supervisor to manage hourly assembly personnel and oversee daily operations. You will ensure products are built to schedule while maintaining safety and quality, and partner with Manufacturing Engineering to drive improvements.

Strong leadership, communication, and Lean experience are essential for success. The role requires experience in a manufacturing environment, the ability to read engineering drawings, and proficiency with Office

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Wire and Cable experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage hourly production personnel.
• Oversee all operations in department to maximize capacity and efficiency.
• Control processes for safety and quality.
• Promote and enforce safety policies to reduce injuries.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Ensure product is built to scheduled customer ship dates.
• Review unfavorable work order variance and drive improvement with Manufacturing Engineering.
• Evaluate each stage of manufacturing process for efficiency.
• Train hourly operators with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Engineering.
• Maintain relationships with the union per collective bargaining agreement.
• Discipline and coach employees who fall short of expectations.
• Assess staffing levels and adjust labor requirements with management.
• Investigate and report information to provide realistic schedules to Planning and Customer Service.
• Make recommendations for equipment, process changes, and shift adjustments.
• Monitor and drive production floor to schedule via ERP or Pull System.
• Resolve material shortages with Purchasing and Planning.
• Drive Continuous Improvement with visual management tools (5S, layouts, bins, FIFO).

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

Process improvement

Read drawings

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

The 3rdShift Production Supervisor manages the day-to-day production activities of the hourly assembly employees in accordance with company policy, and product quality standards. This individual is expected to utilize labor hours efficiently and minimize non-value-added activity. The supervisor is responsible to identify and resolve production-related problems by working closely with the direct labor workforce and support personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage hourly production personnel


• Oversee all operations in department to maximize capacity and efficiency


• Controlling processes for various operations (including safety & quality)


• Promote and enforce safety policies and procedures (both company and regulatory) to decrease the potential for team member injuries


• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by directing and educating team members on best practices


• Ensure product is built to scheduled customer ship dates


• Review unfavorable work order variance and work with Manufacturing Engineering to drive improvement


• Evaluate each stage of the manufacturing process to ensure maximum efficiency


• Support Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Engineering in the training of the hourly operators


• Maintain working relationship with the union by following the terms of the collective bargaining agreement


• Resolve personnel problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action


• Communicate and enforce company policies and initiate disciplinary actions as required
  
• Discipline and coach employees who fall short of job expectations


• Evaluate labor requirements and work with management to assure proper staffing levels


• Investigate and report information to provide realistic schedules to Planning and Customer Service


• Make recommendations for new equipment, process changes, shift suggestions, overtime, etc.


• Monitor and drive the production floor to execute to schedule requirements through ERP schedules or established Pull System


• Resolve material shortages by working with Purchasing and Planning


• Drive Continuous Improvement by implementing visual management tools for metrics and scheduling, organizing areas for smooth flow (5S, layouts, bins, FIFO principles)

Qualifications/Requirements

• Wire and Cable experience preferred


• High School Diploma or equivalent


• 7+ years in a manufacturing environment


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Excellent computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications


• Experience with Lean manufacturing preferred


• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task and adapt to changing priorities


• Interact well and coach team members


• Lead by example


• Knowledge of production processes and equipment


• Highly organized


• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)


• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing instructions and engineering drawings

We are pleased to provide high-quality, competitive and comprehensive benefits for our employees. Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage, HSA and FSA, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and the employee assistance program. Full-time and part-time employees are eligible for paid time off, 12 paid holidays per year, and may participate in our 401(k) plan, which includes an automatic 3% company contribution, plus a 50% company match on the first 8% of employee contributions.

Times Microwave Systems is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.