Supervisor, Production

Hubbell Incorporated; Vega Baja (PR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico seeks a skilled manufacturing supervisor to drive lean initiatives and ensure on-time production. You will coordinate production, quality, and materials, mentor staff, and uphold UL/CSA/ISO 9001 standards.

You will implement production schedules, manage personnel, enforce safety, and train teams in lean tools like Kanban and Kaizen. Fluent English/Spanish preferred with 5–7 years supervisory manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Business or Engineering.
• Five to seven years of supervisory and manufacturing related professional or technical experience.
• SAP knowledge preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish written and verbal communication desirable.
• Exposure to Quality Improvement Processes and/or Programs (Six Sigma, UL, CSA, ISO).
• Exposure to manufacturing techniques (Kanban, Kaizen).

Responsibilities

• Implements and adheres to production schedules to maintain on-time delivery of orders.
• Oversees efficiency of personnel and usage of resources; ensures safe operation of machinery.
• Implements, sustains, and improves assigned area(s) through lean manufacturing techniques.
• Ensures Quality System integrity and compliance with Hubbell Caribe Quality Manual procedures.
• Recommends hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions and performance appraisals for supervised staff.
• Manages absenteeism, vacations, and personal leaves for supervised personnel.
• Trains team members on proper use of protective equipment and safety policies.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Supervision

Quality awareness

SAP

Bilingual English/Spanish

Kanban

Critical thinking

People management

Education

Bachelor Degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

This position performs a full spectrum of assignments related to the achievement of manufacturing goals through the application and sustainment of lean manufacturing techniques, effective supervision and training of manufacturing personnel. Coordinates production, quality, and materials activities so that manufactured products meet quality, service, and cost standards and objectives. Responsible for ensuring compliance with quality product certifications: Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Canadian Standards Association (CSA), and compliance with the established Quality System as required by the International Standardization Organization 9001:2015.

This position performs a full spectrum of assignments related to the achievement of manufacturing goals through the application and sustainment of lean manufacturing techniques, effective supervision and training of manufacturing personnel. Coordinates production, quality, and materials activities so that manufactured products meet quality, service, and cost standards and objectives. Responsible for ensuring compliance with quality product certifications: Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Canadian Standards Association (CSA), and compliance with the established Quality System as required by the International Standardization Organization 9001:2015.

A Day In The Life

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• Implements and adheres to production schedules to maintain on-time delivery of orders. Along with other Business Unit exempt peers prevents, and implements corrective actions to avoid, reduce or eliminate manufacturing problems, i.e. materials and parts shortages, machinery and equipment downtime, capacity limitations, quality non-conformance’s, etc.
• Responsible for the efficiency of the assigned personnel, individually and as a group, and overall efficiency of the product lines or work units under his/her supervision. Responsible for the proper utilization of the supervised human resources by assuring those are assigned to perform the duties required by the corresponding manufacturing process. Accountable for the proper utilization of machinery and equipment assuring that is safely operated and maintained properly.
• Responsible for the implementation, sustainment, and continued improvement of the assigned area(s) through lean manufacturing techniques.
• Responsible for securing the Quality System integrity and for the implementation, execution, and compliance of the Hubbell Caribe Limited (“HCL”) Quality Manual procedures within the area(s) under his supervision.
• Particular to Supervisor role: Recommends hiring, promotions, special merit wage increases, disciplinary actions, suspensions, and termination of supervised personnel. Responsible for the timely completion, revision, and discussion of job description /job instructions, discipline documentation, and performance appraisals.
• Responsible for the assigned personnel absenteeism ratio. Initiates, completes, and discusses absenteeism disciplinary actions. Approves personnel vacations, and personal leaves.
• Responsible for delivers and trains team members on the proper use of protective equipment, ensures compliance to safety policies, procedures, and rules, audits his assigned area(s) to identify hazards, recommends and initiates corrective actions, as required. Communicates, interprets policies, procedures, and rules to his assigned team.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Bachelor Degree in Business or Engineering
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of supervisory and manufacturing related professional or technical experience.
• Personal computers hardware & applications knowledge is required. SAP practical knowledge, preferred.
• Bilingual, English/Spanish written, and verbal communication skills is highly desirable.
• Exposure to Quality Improvement Processes and/or Programs, i. e. SIX SIGMA, quality product certifications (UL), (CSA), and quality system certification (ISO)
• Exposure to manufacturing techniques, i. e. KANBAN, KAIZEN, etc.
• Critical Thinking using logic and reasoning to identify solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Management of Personnel Resources motivating, engaging, developing and directing as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Electrical Solutions

Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. HES provides the critical components that allow operators of buildings, factories and other industrial infrastructure to connect, protect, wire and manage power.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.