Senior Production Supervisor

Rain Bird; Azusa (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Sr. Production Supervisor for their Azusa facility. This role involves managing production employees, driving process improvements, and ensuring the safety and productivity of the workforce. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in a manufacturing environment, strong leadership skills, and a track record of operational excellence. The position offers a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, develop, and coach production leadership.
• Design and implement plans to improve safety, quality, and productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Job description

Overview

The Sr. Production Supervisor is responsible for the hiring, training, and performance management of a group of production employees in the Azusa Manufacturing Plant. The Sr. Production Supervisor schedules and supervises production through a group of Production Machine Operators, and temporary workers. The Sr. Production Supervisor implements process improvements and is responsible for the safety, quality and productivity of the workforce.

Work Shift: 2nd shift on site between the hours of 1:00PM – 9:30pm, M-F. Weekends as required

Responsibilities

• Be a strategic thinker and have a proven track record of operational excellence, including utilization of lean manufacturing techniques and tools
• Design and implement plans to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity and reduce the cost of the operation
• Supervise, develop, and coach production leadership, ensuring that they contribute to company objectives.
• Responsible to develop and implement training and certification programs to onboard new employees.
• Foster creativity and innovation within the production team
• Be able to communicate effectively and efficiently
• Be an experienced recruiter and mentor to employees
• Coordinate the hiring and training of direct employees, including headcount planning and performance management
• Schedule and oversee production; coordinate with internal and external contacts to ensure the fulfillment of all customer orders
• Involve production, maintenance, quality, engineering, and materials personnel in a team approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
• Be enthusiastic, passionate, hardworking, and have a can-do attitude.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, and technical skills, particularly with respect to a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline
• 5+ years of experience leading/managing people in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and six sigma tools and techniques
• History of increasing responsibilities with proven track record of achieving excellent results

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in high mix /high-volume automated assembly processes
• Bilingual – English and Spanish
• A technical undergraduate degree, preferably coupled with an MBA or equivalent
• Experience in working with engineering, supply chain management, logistics, or quality teams
• Previous experience as Manufacturing or Production Manager

Salary range for candidates based in California: $116,226 - $174,339

Salary ranges include base salary and annual incentive bonus if applicable.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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Rain Bird is an Equal Opportunity Employer