Supervisor - Production - Aerofi

Kdc One; Sullivan, Northern (MO, KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

KDC-ONE is seeking a production supervisor to support the Value Stream and Production Manager in driving Lean operating systems at our Sullivan, MO facility. You will plan, direct and monitor shift production, ensuring safety, quality and cost targets are met.

Responsibilities include training staff, conducting LEAN activities, 5-Why problem solving, and leading continuous improvement projects to increase throughput. A strong coaching style and commitment to safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills for shop floor staff.
• Familiarity with 5-Why analysis and 6S audits.

Responsibilities

• Assist Value Stream/Production Manager in leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Plan, direct and monitor shift production to meet goals and quality targets.
• Train production staff and conduct line orientations and safety briefings.
• Perform LEAN audits and implement corrective actions.
• Drive throughput improvements with focus on safety and first time quality.

Job description

kdc/one Aerofil, 225 Industrial Park Drive, Sullivan, Missouri, United States of America

Job Description

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emergingbeauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Position Summary:

Assists the Value Stream/Production Manager in developing and leading value stream continuous improvement to drive a Lean Operating System. Responsible for planning, directing and monitoring shift production. Controls quality levels, production quantities and manufacturing costs. Current Shifts: 6am-2:30pm; 2pm-10:30pm; 10pm-6:30am

Essential Functions:

• Conduct STOP audits; participate in safety and housekeeping inspections, tracking daily production goals, accident reports, if needed, and production summaries.
• Ability to assign production employees to job and work stations, establish daily production goals, conduct production line orientation including introduction, safety and evacuation routes.
• Train production employees for various production jobs with documentation.
• Help develop employee LEAN skills through effective coaching, teaching and mentoring.
• Facilitate team activities as needed.
• Perform various projects in support of LEAN initiatives.
• Perform LEAN audits and place corrective measures in place if audit does not pass.
• Train and assist subordinates in the 5-why process to drive continuous improvement.
• Supports 6S audits every shift and inforce sustainment with subordinates.
• Complete employee evaluations in a timely manner with consistency and measureable goals for all employees.
• Do shift walkthroughs with incoming and outgoing Production Leaders from the other shifts, reviewing visuals at each location and taking action, if necessary.
• Drive continuous improvement throughout all facets of the Value Stream.
• Perform random quality checks and assure all employees are properly trained in regards to Quality Control.
• Take on a Strategy Deployment opportunity yearly and lead improvement in the identified opportunity.
• Increased throughput driven by continuous improvement, with focus on Safety, and first time Quality performance.
• Regular attendance per handbook policy.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager.
• Proficient In Vorne Board Data and use Date to drive improvement.
• Participate in one RIE per year for Continuous Improvement.
• Responsible for providing training for all reporting subordinates.
• Monitor Time and approve weekly work hours.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any othercharacteristic protected by law.

I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law.

I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.

kdc/one Aerofil, 225 Industrial Park Drive, Sullivan, Missouri, United States of America