Production Supervisor I, 1st shift

regalrexnord; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Regal Rexnord Aerospace Solutions seeks a 1st Shift Production Supervisor to manage the Assembly and Lapping/Honing Departments, reporting to the Value Stream Manager. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and 6S, while developing Team Leaders and Associates to operate as a cohesive unit.

This onsite role requires a four-year degree (or related experience), at least five years in aerospace manufacturing, and a minimum of three years supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree (or related experience) and a minimum of five years manufacturing experience in an aerospace manufacturing preferred (machine shop) environment.
• Minimum three years supervisory or applicable experience
• Experience participating in/leading Kaizen Events focused on process improvements using lean manufacturing techniques
• Effective communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership style and ability effectively escalated production and personnel issues to get resolved in a timely fashion
• Ability to promote and foster a Continuous Improvement culture across a large associate team
• Ability to maintain an even demeanor in the face of adversity and exemplify strong, confident and fair leadership
• Working knowledge of 6S and Lean Manufacturing Concepts and the benefits of cellular manufacturing
• Working knowledge OSHA Safety Regulations
• Ability to gather data and facts around operational issues and formulate and execute an action plan to systematically eliminate these issues
• Ability to manage multiple areas and tasks while being complete and thorough in all interactions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced high mix production environment.
• Support weekend supervision coverage
• Moderate physical demand is required which is equivalent to continuously moving and occasionally lifting light weight material. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Drive Safety First Culture throughout the facility. Promoting awareness and improvements
• Verify Associates adherence to all quality procedures
• Ensure daily maintenance of the SQDC reporting by each department
• Drive hourly productivity and accurate recording of daily production counts
• Lead effective RRCA analysis addressing production opportunities
• Implement Operations Performance Based Countermeasures
• Own Quarterly Performance Review process for each associate and give regular performance feedback
• Verify completion of TPM activities in each department and drive equipment downtime issues to resolution
• Lead and maintain 6S activities and standards
• Lead communication meetings with shop teams
• Coach and empower Team Leaders and Associates to improve and take ownership of their areas and Teams
• Ensure timely flow of orders through the shop
• Coordinate the training and mentoring of new associates
• Develop and lead effort to cross train associates
• Lead transition of DG Manufacturing to Future State Vision
• Support RBS activities and site continuous improvement journey
• Maintain employee timekeeping and absences
• Perform other related duties as assigned and assist in other department operations as required accommodating personnel and production requirements.

Skills

Safety culture

Quality procedures

6S/Lean

Leadership

Communication

Cross training

Education

Bachelor's degree or related experience

Job description

Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office.

Position Overview:

Regal Rexnord Aerospace Solutions is seeking a 1st Shift Production Supervisor who will report directly to the Value Stream Manager and manages the production operations and continuous improvement initiatives for the Assembly and Lapping/Honing Departments. The Production Supervisor owns the metrics of safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, total associate engagement, cross training and 6S for a large portion of the aerospace manufacturing operations. The Production Supervisor is responsible for driving improvements in all of the aforementioned metrics as well as developing the shop floor Team Leaders and Associates to take ownership of their areas and function as a cohesive, independent group.

Key Accountabilities

• Drive Safety First Culture throughout the facility. Promoting awareness and improvements
• Verify Associates adherence to all quality procedures
• Ensure daily maintenance of the SQDC reporting by each department
• Drive hourly productivity and accurate recording of daily production counts
• Lead effective RRCA analysis addressing production opportunities
• Implement Operations Performance Based Countermeasures
• Own Quarterly Performance Review process for each associate and give regular performance feedback
• Verify completion of TPM activities in each department and drive equipment downtime issues to resolution
• Lead and maintain 6S activities and standards
• Lead communication meetings with shop teams
• Coach and empower Team Leaders and Associates to improve and take ownership of their areas and Teams
• Ensure timely flow of orders through the shop
• Coordinate the training and mentoring of new associates
• Develop and lead effort to cross train associates
• Lead transition of DG Manufacturing to Future State Vision
• Support RBS activities and site continuous improvement journey
• Maintain employee timekeeping and absences
• Perform other related duties as assigned and assist in other department operations as required accommodating personnel and production requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications

"Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a 'U.S. Person', which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position."

• Four-year college degree (or related experience) and a minimum of five years manufacturing experience in an aerospace manufacturing preferred (machine shop) environment.
• Minimum three years supervisory or applicable experience
• Experience participating in/leading Kaizen Events focused on process improvements using lean manufacturing techniques
• Effective communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership style and ability effectively escalated production and personnel issues to get resolved in a timely fashion
• Ability to promote and foster a Continuous Improvement culture across a large associate team
• Ability to maintain an even demeanor in the face of adversity and exemplify strong, confident and fair leadership
• Working knowledge of 6S and Lean Manufacturing Concepts and the benefits of cellular manufacturing
• Working knowledge OSHA Safety Regulations
• Ability to gather data and facts around operational issues and formulate and execute an action plan to systematically eliminate these issues
• Ability to manage multiple areas and tasks while being complete and thorough in all interactions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced high mix production environment.
• Support weekend supervision coverage
• Moderate physical demand is required which is equivalent to continuously moving and occasionally lifting light weight material. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Expected Base Salary Range: [$80,000 - $110,000]

The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation for this position. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, the geographic market of that location, candidate's skill set, level of experience, education and internal peer compensation comparisons among other potential factors.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company's electric motors and air moving su