Production Supervisor: Lead Ops, Elevate Efficiency

Seal & Design; Town of Clarence (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Seal & Design in Clarence, NY seeks a Production Leader to supervise and coach Lead Operators, ensure master schedule adherence, and drive cost, quality, and on-time delivery. You will mentor teams, audit processes, and implement improvement initiatives to maximize efficiency and customer satisfaction.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree plus 5 years in production management, strong analytics, and proficiency with MS Office and business systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience as a manager in a production environment or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency working in a computer supported environment with business systems software and Microsoft office programs
• Proven leadership and delegation skills
• 5S, Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow; able to multi-task
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

Responsibilities

• Leads, Manages and holds Accountable all direct reports
• Actively participates in the vetting, selection and onboarding process
• Monitors efficiency and productivity to ensure expectations are met or exceeded via the labor performance report
• Coaches and counsels employees that are not meeting expected goals
• Provides training on equipment
• Provides hands-on trouble shooting assistance
• Ensures the Master production schedule is being followed
• Conducts regular coaching (formal and JIT)
• Conducts performance reviews and facilitates disciplinary actions as necessary
• Meets or exceeds production KPI's
• Safety, Quality, Efficiency, Productivity, 5S
• Facilitates continuous improvement processes to create efficiency and reduce costs related to manpower and material yields
• Monitors production team (direct & indirect reports) time & attendance and addresses issues; requests approval for OT as needed; approves time records including paid time off requests
• Monitors plant productivity and efficiency daily to ensure that manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner that meets quality standards, on-time shipment goals and customer requirements
• Monitors time sensitive customers and ensures production completes on time
• Updates daily reports and tracks trends
• Oversees Production Performance Board process for all function areas
• Ensures timely review of all RMAs by the production team including appropriate root cause analysis completion and corrective action implementation with look across
• Ensures 5S initiatives are maintained throughout the production areas
• Participates in daily production meetings to review customer orders, manpower, plant schedule and open fast response issues
• Escalates all material and manpower issues to effected parties and Plant Manager
• Monitors department bins to ensure good material handling practices
• Enforces safety policies and practices to ensure culture of health and safety; identifies safety hazards and works with management team on corrective actions

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Time management

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

ERP

MRP

Job description

Seal & Design in Clarence, NY seeks a Production Leader to supervise and coach Lead Operators, ensure master schedule adherence, and drive cost, quality, and on-time delivery. You will mentor teams, audit processes, and implement improvement initiatives to maximize efficiency and customer satisfaction.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree plus 5 years in production management, strong analytics, and proficiency with MS Office and business systems.