Production Supervisor: Lean & Safety Champion

Wabash; Jonestown (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash in the United States seeks a Production Supervisor to plan and coordinate manufacturing activities safely and efficiently. You will supervise hourly coordinators and production staff, coaching them to improve performance while supporting SQDCME initiatives in your area.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2–3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, with expertise in lean, 5S, and continuous improvement concepts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor'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 hazards.
• Experience implementing lean manufacturing, 5S and other continuous improvement concepts.

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.
• 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

Leadership

Problem solving

Coaching

Multitasking

Conflict resolution

Education

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

Tools

Kronos

SAP

ADP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wabash in the United States seeks a Production Supervisor to plan and coordinate manufacturing activities safely and efficiently. You will supervise hourly coordinators and production staff, coaching them to improve performance while supporting SQDCME initiatives in your area.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2–3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, with expertise in lean, 5S, and continuous improvement concepts.