Supervisor, Production

Safran S.A.; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran S.A. in Carson, California, seeks a Production Supervisor to lead the manufacturing operation, oversee assembly, inspection, and shipment, and ensure timeliness and safety.

You will develop department planning, mentor staff, promote lean practices, and drive continuous improvement while coordinating with purchasing and engineering to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience (+2 years) required.
• Strong understanding of production procedures, standards and quality control systems.
• 7+ years in manufacturing with 2+ years in leadership.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, email and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production, assembly, inspection and shipment of products.
• Monitor production quality and address issues quickly and effectively.
• Regulate workflow to maximize production capacity and meet deadlines.
• Provide leadership through goal setting, delegation, and communication; train and coach employees.
• Coordinate with purchasing and engineering to maintain schedules and implement changes.
• Assist with hiring, terminations, wage decisions, and promotions.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Planning

Time management

Quality orientation

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip.

Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Supervisor, Production you\'ll play a pivotal part on our Production team. The Production Supervisor oversees the manufacturing operation, manages employees, plans and makes changes according to production schedule, promotes safety, supports and communicates company goals, rules, and standards, to employees. Promotes lean manufacturing and continuous improvement processes.

This position contributes to our vision by:

• Assumes responsibility for the development and implementation of effective production Department planning, policies, and procedures.
• Assists Senior Management in developing short and long term goals and objectives and provides suggestions and recommendations.
• Participates in developing Department policies and procedures and ensures that they support and complement Company-wide strategic objectives.
• Conducts periodic reviews of existing policies. Ensures that policies are updated and in accordance with evolving production and quality standards.

Assumes responsibility for the efficient, timely, and accurate completion of Production functions.

• Oversees production and assembly processes. Supervises assembly, inspection, and shipment of products.
• Monitors and supervises production quality, and inspection of products. Identifies problems and resolves them quickly and effectively.
• Regulates work flow to ensure maximum production capacity. Monitors the floor production schedule to ensure that products are completed according to deadlines.
• Ensures that Production functions are completed in accordance with established production, safety, and quality standards.

Effectively supervises assigned personnel, ensuring optimal performance.

• Provides leadership through effective goal setting, delegation, and communication.
• Directs and assigns personnel. Provides assistance and support as needed.
• Trains, advises, and counsels employees on current production methods.
• Provides suggestions to improve performance and productivity.
• Conducts performance appraisals as required. Formulates and implements employee corrective actions as needed.
• Assists with personnel decisions including hiring, terminations, wage decisions, and promotions.

Assumes responsibility for maintaining effective communication, coordination, and working relations with Company personnel and management.

• Works closely with purchasing, and engineering departments to maintain schedules and implement changes and revisions in operational procedures.
• Provides assistance and support to related departments as required.
• Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.

Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.

• Performs production duties as needed.
• Completes special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate\'s degree or equivalent experience (+2 years)
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of production procedures, standards and knowledge of Quality Control Standards and systems.
• Experience: 7 or more years of experience in manufacturing environment, plus 2 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Computer Skill: Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, email, ERP system.
• Other Skills: Well organized, planning and time management skills, quality oriented, problem solving. Ability to lead teams, conduct meetings, give direction/delegate, and train/coach/mentor employees.

Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)

• Bachelor\'s degree
• 5 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3 or more years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

This job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.