Production Supervisor

Specialized manufacturer of sheet metal forming equipment in Akron, NY looking for a production supervisor!!

1st shift hours

Salary based on experience

Direct Hire opportunity

Please respond with resume for immediate consideration!!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the effective leadership, supervision, and coordination of assembly department employees and coordination of related non-production operations and services to achieve effective, measurable levels of productivity in mechanical/electrical assembly, machining, welding departments

• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces company rules and safety regulations.

• Maintain production schedules and estimate material and standard hour requirements for completion of job assignments.

• Responsible for the daily practice of world class manufacturing principles which are to also include, but not limited to, lean and 5S applications.

• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.

• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.

• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work group.

• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving problems.

• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.

• Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setups and adjustments or maintenance of machines or equipment.

• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.

• Maintains daily time and attendance records using ERP LN including OT and the scheduling of all vacation.

• Participate in the interview and selection process of internal and external candidates for job openings.

• Maintain fair and equitable relations with Union and other Union representatives.

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) year Associates Degree in Engineering or Technical Discipline or equivalent experience.

• 3-5 years previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing / unionized environment.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Strong trouble shooting and problem-solving skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to collaborate and interact with others.

• Safety conscious

TECHNICAL SKILLS / SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience coordinating the implementation and maintenance of lean and 5S principles

required.

• Strong trouble shooting and problem-solving skills.

• Safety conscious, strong verbal and written communication skills, able to collaborate and interact with others.

• Must be available for OT and off-shift requirements as production deems necessary.

• Effective utilization of MRP business operating system (ERP LN) and other related computer

programs (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel).

• Familiarization with metal forming equipment desired, able to read / interpret machine shop & assembly related drawings.

• Experience with electrical safety and heavy equipment rigging.

• Will be required to work in a manufacturing environment on a daily basis.

• Occasional lifting requirements up to approximately 50 pounds.