Production Supervisor (Second Shift)

Kitron Group; Windber (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Volunteer Time Off

Medical Insurance

Employee-Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

9/80 work schedule

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Kitron Technologies in Windber, PA seeks a Production Supervisor to plan, direct, and oversee manufacturing activities on-site. You will manage schedules, coordinate staff, enforce safety rules, and drive production efficiency while maintaining quality standards.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and a focus on meeting production goals with experience in manufacturing environments. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and be willing to work a 9/80 schedule.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years’ experience supervising in a manufacturing environment.
• Skilled in communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• Skilled in motivating, developing, and directing people.
• Skilled in making sound decisions.
• Knowledgeable of employment laws.
• Experience using ERPs and HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in production or processing of goods.
• Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
• Provide feedback to improve performance and production efficiency.
• Coordinate cross-training opportunities within or between departments.
• Train employees in equipment operations or safety procedures.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Decision making

Business acumen

MS Office

Active listening

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

HRIS

Job description

About Us

For over 40 years, Kitron Group has been leading the way in manufacturing and assembly of electronics for daily use around the world. Our focus on the values of Commitment, Innovation, and Engagement has enabled us to become a leading global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company. Our U.S.-based facility, Kitron Technologies, is continuing to expand and add to our team.

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Location: On-Site in Windber, PA

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

About Us

For over 40 years, Kitron Group has been leading the way in manufacturing and assembly of electronics for daily use around the world. Our focus on the values of Commitment, Innovation, and Engagement has enabled us to become a leading global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company. Our U.S.-based facility, Kitron Technologies, is continuing to expand and add to our team.

Why Work for Us?

At Kitron, we have a team of highly-skilled and trained colleagues. Working for us means you get access to ongoing learning and development opportunities, as well as our industry-leading benefits offerings, such as:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee-Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• 9/80 work schedule
• Additional voluntary benefits
  

Hear from a Kitron Employee

Check out the link below to learn directly from one of Kitron's tenured employees about her experience working for the company.

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About The Role

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/ FUNCTIONS

• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals
• Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods, such as inspectors, machine setters, or fabricators
• Enforce safety and sanitation regulations
• Give and receive constant feedback to build relationships with employees on ways to improve performance, quality, and efficient production activities
• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations, activities, and cross training opportunities within or between departments
• Conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures, or delegate employee training to experienced workers
• Evaluate employee performance and set challenging but realistic goals to develop skill sets needed currently or in the future within the organization
• Communicate with the Leadership Team on issues that are problems or potentially could become problems within the organization
• Consult with HR to resolve complex worker conflicts, problems, or complaints not addressed in the Employee Handbook
• Follow disciplinary procedures with employees according to policy
• Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency
• Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs
• Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards
• Monitor standards, budgets, production goals, and rates, based on company policies, equipment and labor availability, and workloads
• Calculate labor and equipment requirements and production specifications, using standard formulas
• Maintain operations data, such as time, production, and cost records, and prepare management reports of production results
• Follows 5S procedures.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/ Ksa

• Associate Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3 years’ experience supervising in a manufacturing environment
• Skilled in communicating effectively orally and in writing to different audiences
• Skilled in motivating, developing, and directing people
• Skilled in making sound decisions
• High level of business acumen
• Knowledgeable of employment laws
• Ability to generate multiple ideas
• Ability to be original in problem solving
• Ability to concentrate on a task for several hours without being distracted
• Intermediate skills in MS Office
• Skilled in active listening & learning
• Ability to be flexible & adaptable to changing priorities
• Skilled in interviewing and hiring talent
• Highly skilled at using personal computers
• Highly skilled in social perceptiveness
• Skilled in negotiations
• Skilled in thinking critically and solving complex problems
• Skilled at persuading others
• Skilled at Time Management
• Skilled at instructing others
• Ability to monitor self and others performance
• Ability to coach, discipline and develop employees consistently and fairly
• Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
• Experience using ERPs and HRIS
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 6 years’ experience supervising in an electronics manufacturing environment
• Skilled in making sound decisions with little to no information
• Highly skilled in motivating, developing, and directing people
• Advanced skills in MS office
• Highly skilled in persuading and negotiating
• Advanced knowledge of employment laws
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

Typical working conditions at Kitron are indoors, safe, well lit, temperature controlled, low exposure to noxious fumes or offensive odors, clean and sanitary conditions with average light industrial noise. Production areas have machinery with moving parts. Static dissipative smock, and shoes are required. Offices with locking doors, meeting rooms, and common printing areas are well lit, clean, low noise, and temperature controlled with no exposure to noxious fumes or offensive odors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand
• Walk
• Sit
• Climb
• Stoop/Kneel
• Crouch/Crawl
• Talk/Hear/Comprehend English
• Vision -- Near Far Color
• Dexterity -- Fingers Manual
• Lift/Carry without assistance
• Arm/Hand Steadiness
  

Pre-Employment Requirements

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening. These screenings are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and help us maintain a safe and secure workplace.

Statements

Kitron is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). EEO policies cover all employees and employment programs, management practices and decisions to include recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, training and career development, benefits, and separation. All employees and applicants for employment shall be given fair treatment and equal employment opportunity regardless of their race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or other prohibited non-merit factors.

Kitron Technologies is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kitron will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 814-467-9779.

The employee must be able to perform the essential job duties/functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.