Production Supvervisor

Parker Hannifin; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a production supervisor to advocate and support the Corporate WIN Strategy by managing the quality, cost, delivery, morale and safety of a production area. The role includes training and developing subordinates, delegating work, coaching employees, and applying disciplined actions up to Written Warnings.

You will supervise leads, drive continuous improvement, coordinate with Engineering on launches, ensure quality, analyze capacity and staffing, and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in business or engineering.
• 2-3 years previous supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Must possess strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct work activity of Leads in assigned area. Distribute workload appropriately.
• Motivate and empower subordinates. Develop subordinates including, but not limited to, constructing and executing development plans.
• Work with team members to identify continuous improvement opportunities. Identify and eliminate waste; champion LeanKaizen events.
• Coordinate new product launches with Engineering. Ensure quality standards are met and address issues.
• Perform capacity analysis, determine staffing requirements and ensure targets are met to satisfy customer requirements.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Proficient computer skills

Team collaboration

Strong verbal & written communication

Education

Associate's degree in business or engineering

Job description

Advocate and support the Corporate WIN Strategy by managing and improving the quality, cost, delivery, morale and safety of a production area. Supervisory responsibility includes, but is not limited to, training and developing subordinates, delegating work assignments, coaching and counseling employees, and administering disciplinary procedures up to and including Written Warnings. The employee has the responsibility and authority to identify the status of production materials and take action with such materials as defined in such documents as controlled plans and work instructions. Will interact with employees at all levels of the organization, customers, and outside contacts.

Advocate and support the Corporate WIN Strategy by managing and improving the quality, cost, delivery, morale and safety of a production area. Supervisory responsibility includes, but is not limited to, training and developing subordinates, delegating work assignments, coaching and counseling employees, and administering disciplinary procedures up to and including Written Warnings. The employee has the responsibility and authority to identify the status of production materials and take action with such materials as defined in such documents as controlled plans and work instructions. Will interact with employees at all levels of the organization, customers, and outside contacts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct work activity of Leads in assigned area. Distribute workload appropriately. Motivate and empower subordinates. Develop subordinates including, but not limited to, constructing and executing development plans.
• Work with team members to identify continuous improvement opportunities. Constantly identify and eliminate waste in assigned departments. Champion LeanKaizen events to identify cost and time savings. Participate in cost-reduction programs. Coordinate new product launches with Engineering.
• Ensure quality standards are met that emphasize and focus on continuous improvement in an effort to improve manufacturing capability and reduce rework and scrap. Contain source of quality issues. Communicate with customers and establish and maintain effective relationships. Coordinate corrective action activities.
• Perform capacity analysis using build plans. Determine staffing requirements for the assigned production area. Ensure that departmental productivity targets are met to meet customer requirements. Troubleshoot scheduling and material issues.
• Develop and deploy standardized work instructions of assigned department(s). Ensure process stability through following standardized work.
• Promote and enforce compliance of safety policies and procedures. Conduct safety investigations and audits. Address safety non-compliance. Maintain Operation Showcase.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in business or engineering.
• 2-3 years previous supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Must have ability to effectively work with people in a team environment and at various levels of the organization.
• Must possess strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. (“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”). If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission