Supervisor, Manufacturing

Superior Essex Communications; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex Solutions USA LLC, Fort Wayne, Indiana, seeks a Production Supervisor to drive waste reduction and efficiency in manufacturing. You will supervise the workforce, support the Manufacturing Manager, and ensure compliance with plant standards and safety programs.

The role includes night shift coverage (6 days on, 2 days off), 11pm–7am, and coordinating with service groups to optimize throughput and quality. Strong communication, problem solving, and leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Two years of direct supervision in manufacturing is helpful.
• Proficient with computer operations and Microsoft Office.
• ISO 9001 / IATF experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations.
• Analytical thinker with interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and creatively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production workforce and ensure adherence to plant standards and procedures.
• Aid Manufacturing Manager and coordinate with manufacturing service groups.
• Communicate shift activity and equipment/process changes to staff.
• Maintain safety, quality, and efficiency; monitor performance boards.
• Provide training, guidance and coaching to employees.

Skills

Communication

Decision making

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Safety practices

Coaching

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Supervisor, Manufacturing

#26-396

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Requisition Number

26-396

Company

Essex Solutions USA LLC

Job Description

TheProductionSupervisorwill find ways to prevent waste and inefficiency in production processes while ensuring the production workforce is following the plant personnel and production standards. This hands-on Supervisor position is expected to aid the Manufacturing Manager, have direct supervision of employees and work with the manufacturing service groups.

Shift schedule: Night shift 6 days on, 2 days off rotation. 11pm-7am

The primary responsibilities of the Mfg. Supervisor:

Technical Skills

• Must be able to communicate to both management and staff clearly and informatively.
• Strong decision-making and troubleshooting skills and methods are essential.
• Works with management to develop standards for process optimization, throughput and quality.
• Manage process changes as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe and efficient work environment by following the 5S principles.
• Complete all other specially assigned tasks or projects.

Leadership Skills

• Allocate resources to ensure minimum downtime and completion of scheduled activities.
• Oversee and maintain safety practices in accordance with safe operations and in compliance with company policies.
• Provide training, guidance and coaching to employees in a consistent and constructive manner.
• Communicate shift activity to personnel and keep them informed of the changes to equipment, processes and, materials.
• Monitor manufacturing using performance boards to ensure efficiency and quality of all production jobs.
• Manage employee conduct or performance problems in a manner consistent with human resource policies. Refer to Human Resources for advice and consultation as needed.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Two years of direct supervision in manufacturing position experience helpful.
• Ability to manage and treat people fairly and consistently.
• Proficiency with computer operations and programs such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) Access or other data tracking systems.
• ISO 9001 / IATF experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations.
• Analytical thinker with interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently & creatively

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in a non-environmentally controlled facility.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk approximately 8000 steps per day.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Superior Essex is the parent brand of Essex Solutions, Superior Essex Communications, IVA, Lacroix + Kress, Hi-Wire, and Essex Brownell. It has over 3,000 employees in 11 countries, on three continents. Superior Essex is the leading, global provider of magnet wire and is on the forefront of communications fiber application as well as Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology. It is instrumental in creating disruptive technological advancements in the electrification of the automotive, energy, and industrial sectors. Superior Essex is committed to pioneering smart building technology while also setting the pace on sustainability. Superior Essex is Everywhere You Live and Work®. Additional information is available at superioressex.com .

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