Production Supervisor: Lean, Safety & Continuous Improvement

Piovan S.p.A.; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LEAN training

Job summary

Piovan S.p.A. seeks a production supervisor to lead shift activities, ensure safety, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes. You will oversee the production crew, monitor equipment performance, and implement process enhancements to meet efficiency and quality goals.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, resolving production issues, and maintaining a safe work environment while supporting LEAN initiatives and cost-reduction efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong safety and incident reporting background.
• Ability to monitor production metrics and control points.
• Problem solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Familiarity with LEAN concepts and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily safety talks and report on production performance.
• Direct the production crew to meet organizational goals and ensure equipment understanding.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment problems and implement improvements.
• Coach and discipline employees as needed to maintain performance and safety.
• Maintain safe, clean work environment and document repairs and actions.
• Support cost reductions, reporting systems, and LEAN initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety talks

Production monitoring

Troubleshooting

LEAN concepts

Job description

Conduct daily safety talks, monitor and report production, and serve as a key driver for shift safety improvement. Provide direction and leadership to the production crew in order to accomplish organizational goals. Has a complete understanding of all process equipment for manufacturing. Troubleshoots and resolves process and equipment problems. Recommends and implements process / equipment efficiency and quality improvements.

Achieve manufacturing results by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaches, counseling and disciplining employees. Maintains work flow by monitoring all steps of the process, observing control points and monitoring equipment and resources.Implement cost reductions, develop reporting procedures and systems; facilitate corrections to malfunctions within the production process control points; initiate and fosters a spirit of cooperation within the department.Ensure operation of equipment by calling for repairs and documenting listed items to be addressed.Resolve personnel problems by investigating issues, identifying solutions, recommending action.Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintain compliance with established policies and procedures. Assist in implementing LEAN concepts and continuous improvement activities.