In this function you will:

• Supervise all personnel and operations in assigned department or shift.
• Directs production employees with respect to yield rates, on-time performance objectives, efficiency/productivity objectives, quality and meeting production schedules and delivery dates.
• Develop a thorough knowledge of processes and equipment in assigned department or shift.
• Stimulates maximum efficiency and productivity of production employees
• Report any process and equipment problems and notify appropriate personnel for assistance with problems when required.
• Maintains adherence to Company policies, rules, regulations, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
• Train, upgrade, evaluate and review operators.
• Schedule and organize work to achieve a smooth operation (at times, for 3-shift operation / other times, administers the off-shift schedules for departmental supervisors).
• Schedule overtime as necessary and required.
• Assures machinery, equipment, and facilities are properly maintained for efficient production.
• Maintain good employee relations and adherence to labor contract provisions, take proper and judicious disciplinary measures when required.
• Arrange to have appropriate production records prepared and maintained.
• Assure efficient and economical utilization of materials, improvement of methods, and elimination of wasteful practices within the department.
• Resolves daily production demand issues, quality problems, and customer commitment requirements.
• Keep employee records of attendance, performance, and departmental activities, as required.
• Achieve production quality and quantity standards.

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Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing OR operations environment.
• Minimum 3 year of supervisory experience.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or MBA from an accredited institution. 

Position Criteria:

• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and implement change activities.
• Working knowledge of current manufacturing, engineering, materials management and quality assurance methods and practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and motivate employees.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships at all levels in the organization.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and 5S.
• Lean/Six Sigma knowledge and understanding.