Supervisor

Kids for the Future; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a production coordinator to work with the production manager in scheduling workflow across plant areas and to expedite production of high-quality products. The role emphasizes adherence to safety and lean practices while maintaining production records and daily reporting.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and strong project-management abilities, with a focus on efficient workflow and timely deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Experience with project management and workflow processes.

Responsibilities

• Establish production, inventory and quality control standards.
• Prepare and distribute required daily reporting.
• Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules and expedite workflow.
• Coordinate with manager and workers for timely production and maintenance of inventory.
• Oversee inspection of products and setup/adjustment of machines.
• Enforce safety regulations and maintain harmonious work environment.
• Authorize time and production records for direct reports.
• Analyze work orders to determine necessary materials and machines.
• Develop work plans and participate in problem solving.
• Set up and operate machinery and inspect work in progress.

Job description

• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others Yes

SUMMARY

Works with production manager in the coordination and scheduling of work flow within or between plant functional areas to expedite production while producing a superior product.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Establish production, inventory and quality control standards.

Prepare and distribute required daily reporting

Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules and expedites workflow

Coordinate and work with manager and workers for timely production of all jobs, maintenance of normal inventory and development of new products.

Oversee inspection of products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setup and adjustments of machines; estimate, requisition and inspect materials and supplies.

Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations.

Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances.

Authorize time and production records for direct reports.

Analyze work orders to determine material and machine to be used.

Participate in the development of work plans.

Examine defective machinery to determine cause of the malfunction and perform repairs or refers to maintenance crew.

Set up and operate machinery.

Inspects work in progress and finished product

Enforce safety regulation.

Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of equipment.

Analyze and resolve work problems.

Maintains time and production records.

Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position may have direct reports as specified by organizational hierarchy and shift specifications and will carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations’ policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.

REQUIREMENTS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

A High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Must have project management abilities and a solid understanding of workflow processes as well as being able to work with timeliness and accuracy to specified deadlines.

Ability to add, subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent; as well as able to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Encompass supervisory skills while maintaining a team atmosphere.

Conduct self with integrity and ethical practices.

Excellent written and verbal communications skills with the ability to relate with every level of the organization effectively.

Demonstrate ability to delegate where applicable.

Experience in lean management and/or 5S Projects preferred.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job the employee will be required to frequently stand on their feet for extended periods of time.