Sr. Supervisor, COPCE

Wabash; New Lisbon (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash is seeking a Senior Supervisor for COPCE to lead production optimization and continuous improvement initiatives across operations. You will supervise a team, implement SOPs, monitor metrics, train staff, and drive a culture of excellence and innovation.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams and adoption of Lean/Six Sigma tools are essential. The role demands 5+ years in manufacturing leadership, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, and strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing management or production roles, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.
• Experience in using and implementing continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, etc.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team within COPCE to achieve production and continuous improvement goals.
• Implement strategies and initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes and enhance efficiency.
• Monitor and analyze production metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of COPCE initiatives with business objectives.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures and best practices within COPCE.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate team members on continuous improvement methodologies and tools.
• Drive a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation within the COPCE team.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously enhance COPCE capabilities.
• Solicit feedback from stakeholders to refine processes and improve efficiency.
• Support change management efforts to ensure smooth implementation of COPCE changes.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

About the Role:

The Senior Supervisor, COPCE at Wabash is responsible for overseeing the operations within the Center of Production and Continuous Excellence (COPCE). This role involves leading initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes, enhance production efficiency, and drive continuous improvement across operations.

Your Responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead a team within COPCE to achieve production and continuous improvement goals.
• Implement strategies and initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes and enhance efficiency.
• Monitor and analyze production metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of COPCE initiatives with business objectives.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures and best practices within COPCE.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate team members on continuous improvement methodologies and tools.
• Drive a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation within the COPCE team.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously enhance COPCE capabilities.
• Solicit feedback from stakeholders to refine processes and improve efficiency.
• Support change management efforts to ensure smooth implementation of COPCE changes.
• Other duties as assigned

Let's Talk About Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; relevant certifications preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing management or production roles, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.
• Experience in using and implementing continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, etc.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Leadership Attributes:

At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:

• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion -- Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness
• Seek to Listen -- Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions
• Always Learn -- Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo
• Be Authentic -- Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do
• Win Together -- Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash

Join us in turning ideas into world-changing realities. Curate and build your high-impact professional career at Wabash!

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates.

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