Production Supervisor — Lean Ops & Team Leadership

wabashcareers

Lafayette (IN)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Wabash is seeking a Production Supervisor to plan and coordinate manufacturing activities, supervise hourly coordinators and production employees, and coach for performance improvements while supporting SQDCME initiatives.

You'll develop production plans, manage labor, ensure safety, quality, delivery, cost, morale, and environmental goals, and foster cross-functional cooperation within the plant in Lafayette, Indiana.

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in Business Management, Engineering, or Technology.
  • 2 -- 3+ years supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to identify OSHA compliance issues and control of hazards
  • Ability to lead, motivate and develop direct reports insert team building
  • Experience implementing lean manufacturing, 5S and other continuous improvement concepts
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Kronos, ADP, SAP, and other business software/systems preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

  • Supervises the process and employees engaged in the manufacturing of products within assigned department and shift to meet schedule attainment goals
  • Develops and executes production plans to achieve departmental and plant goals for all SQDCME metrics
  • Completes daily production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishes work results and establishes priorities
  • Achieves manufacturing results by appropriately managing labor based on work requirements and communicating clear job expectations
  • Develops, directs, and manages production employees and train them to properly utilize all equipment and tools
  • Coach and counsel employees while coordinating and enforcing process controls, company policies, programs, and procedures
  • Promotes a clean, safe work environment throughout the facility
  • Initiates and fosters a spirit of cooperation within and between departments
  • Consistently updates and maintains Safe Work Instructions (SWIs) and completes required audits
  • Leads, promotes, and supports continuous improvement activities, including the ECO System
  • Coordinates and supports training and onboarding for all new employees
  • Develops hourly coordinator and employee cross training plans and maintains skills matrices
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills

Supervision
Lean manufacturing
5S
OSHA compliance
Leadership
Problem solving
Conflict resolution
Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree in Business Management, Engineering, or Technology

Tools

Kronos
ADP
SAP

Job description

Wabash is seeking a Production Supervisor to plan and coordinate manufacturing activities, supervise hourly coordinators and production employees, and coach for performance improvements while supporting SQDCME initiatives.

You'll develop production plans, manage labor, ensure safety, quality, delivery, cost, morale, and environmental goals, and foster cross-functional cooperation within the plant in Lafayette, Indiana.

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