Manufacturing Supervisor II - 2nd OR 3rd Shift

Reporting to the Value Stream Manager, this person will be responsible for supervising and leading the machine operating staff with an emphasis on teamwork, continuous improvement, and have full ownership for safety, quality, delivery, and productivity performance

Client Details

Our client is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Description

• Lead Business System and Lean Daily Management within their teams and utilize Lean tools for improvement projects focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Drive Lean Excellence strategy. Operational leadership, resulting in successful safe work environment, exceptional quality performance, lean implementation, productivity gains, a reduction in operating costs, inventories, and lead times.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental requirements.
• Ensure compliance of all procedures and standard work by all team members.
• Control and optimization of labor, materials, and machine utilization to achieve production goals and meet the production scheduling plan.
• Instill and maintain a positive 'can-do' team atmosphere within the value stream by holding regular team meetings, assigning tasks to team members, empowering team member decision-making, and coordinating support services.
• Develop plans and implement strategies to improve the engagement, alignment, and performance of the team members within area of responsibility.
• Manage vacation schedules and overtime.
• Develop and coach team members of your team with necessary skills to identify problems and challenges, perform root cause analyses and implement countermeasures and solutions, as necessary.
• Implement cross training activities to ensure proper function of the work cells and maximize team's potential.
• Spend most of your time on the production floor leading, supporting and coaching your team members.
• Lead by example and live the Values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Management or equivalent is required.
• Five to ten years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Wire & Cable manufacturing experience is desirable especially with plastics extrusion, cabling and armoring.
• Lean manufacturing background and the passion to grow your lean experience. Proven track record of Lean accomplishments as well as cost out and process improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems using Lean Manufacturing tools.
• Must have schedule flexibility and be willing to work additional hours based on business needs.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach other supervisors and off-shift team leaders.
• Experience in a unionized environment is desirable.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word and Excel).
• Experience with JD Edwards, SAP or any other ERP system for inventory management is required.

Job Offer

• Competitve Benefits Package
• Salary up to $110K
• Great Place to Work Certified
• 2X Top Workplaces USA Award Winner

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