Supervisor Production, Molding - 2nd Shift

Hubbell Incorporated; Vega Baja (PR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, is seeking a manufacturing supervisor for the Molding area on a weekend 12-hour shift. You will drive lean initiatives while supervising personnel and coordinating production, quality, and materials to meet cost and quality targets.

Responsibilities include maintaining Safety, training staff, and ensuring compliance with the Quality System under Hubbell Caribe Limited.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related field required.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience with prior production leadership in Lean environment.
• 6+ years of leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with SMED, DOE, SPC, Cp/Cpk analysis and auxiliary equipment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish written and verbal is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Implements production schedules to maintain on-time delivery.
• Leads lean manufacturing initiatives to improve area performance.
• Ensures Quality System integrity and Hubbell Caribe Limited procedures.
• Recommends hiring, promotions, and disciplinary actions for staff.
• Manages job descriptions, training, and performance appraisals.
• Oversees safety programs and protective equipment usage.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership experience

Production scheduling

Bilingual English/Spanish

Quality system compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related field

Tools

SMED

DOE

SPC

Cp/Cpk analysis

Robots and automation equipment

Job description

Job Overview

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 in the Molding area in a weekend shift of 12 hours per day. 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.

Job Overview

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 in the Molding area in a weekend shift of 12 hours per day. 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.

A Day In The Life

Every Day At Hubbell Is Different And You'll Contribute In Many Ways. On Any Given Day, You'll Make a Difference By

• 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 implementation, sustainment, and continued improvement of the assigned area(s) through lean manufacturing techniques.
• Secure 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.
• Recommends hiring, promotions, special merit wage increases, disciplinary actions, suspensions, and termination of supervised personnel.
• Timely completion, revision, and discussion of job description/job instructions, discipline documentation, and performance appraisals.
• Responsible for personnel safety, coordinates the purchase and replacement of protective equipment, delivers and trains personnel 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.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineer or related field
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience
• Prior production leadership experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment
• 6+ years of leadership experience preferred
• Experience in SMED, DOE, SPC, Cp/Cpk analysis and auxiliary equipement: dryers, thermolators, feeders, hoopers, granulators, hot runners, and robots (Cartesian or 6-axis)
• Knowledge of thermoplastics resins
• Knowledge and use of Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Proficiency in related systems and software
• Bilingual, English/Spanish written and verbal communication skills is highly desirable.

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.