Manufacturing Supervisor

Position Purpose

Essential Duties and responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize machine processes to ensure the highest quality production and minimal downtime.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for process optimization and implement effective solutions.
• Ensuring all team members follow job instructions (JI’s) and are trained on job expectations.
• Providing strong team leadership by conducting daily meetings and assigning tasks.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineers, Techs etc. to resolve any production issues and ensure parts meet quality standards
• Investigate and take appropriate action when a deviation occurs, i.e. a part is out of spec, scrap increases, efficiency rates drop, and production issues arise.
• Ensure proper function and safety of machines.
• Continual monitoring and reporting.
• Lead investigations of all safety incidents during shifts.
• Address complaints, resolve problems, and conduct disciplinary discussions as necessary.
• Ensure all team members contribute equally, effectively, and remain productive.
• Responsible to follow and enforce all Vaupell policies, standard operating procedures and safety practices.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications/Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited institution (preferred)
• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum of 2 years’ supervisory experience (required)