Supervisor, Production
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Role Overview
Lead and oversee production, quality, safety, materials management and distribution ensuring an efficient, safe and cost effective operation. Work with the Plant Manager to meet short and long range business goals
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Position Overview
Lead and oversee production, quality, safety, materials management and distribution ensuring an efficient, safe and cost effective operation. Work with the Plant Manager to meet short and long range business goals
Essential Job Functions
Manage daily operations
Provide hands-on leadership, motivation, direction and supervision to the plant employees
Communicate business goals and objectives to staff
Manage the production schedule, supply of materials, labor and the efficient use of machines to meet manufacturing and customer requirements
Assess the plant’s KPIs – production goals, quality, safety, distribution of work, scrap, and speed of machines
Champion Continuous Improvement looking always to improve operations and processes to become more efficient
Ensure that product is manufactured and delivered on time and in compliance with internal, external and customer specifications
Cross-trained to work any position within the facility
Coordinates and reviews training of new employees
Evaluates employees for additional training or retraining requirements
Understanding of ISO requirements pertaining to the production process, assuring proper actions are taken if non-conforming product is made or detected
Knowledge:
Knowledge of the various types of wire and cable produced, all raw materials; familiarity with the production equipment; and an understanding of the manufacturing processes – extrusion, cabling and rewind
Knowledge of applicable safety, health and environment requirements for performing the job
Knowledge of and experience with 5 whys, process flow, theory of constraints
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated leadership skills, the ability to motivate, develop, direct and evaluate the work of subordinates
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment, multi-task, prioritize and resolve problems
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to use logic in identifying the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- Excellent interpersonal, listening and communication skills, both verbal and written
- May be requested to perform over-time activities.
- Efficient time management, organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficient using Microsoft Office applications – Outlook, Word and Excel, and the Rubicon system
Qualifications
- High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment. Some coursework leading to an Associate’s degree in Production Management or a related discipline, preferred
- Three to five years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Must be able to effectively communicate with personnel; Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
- Ability to safely operate a forklift
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) match
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance (company paid)
- Voluntary Life/AD&D
- Voluntary Life/AD&D (child)
- Short-term disability (company paid)
- Long-term disability (company paid)
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Tuition reimbursement
- Referral program
- Production bonus
- Attendance bonus
- Competitive pay
About Lake Cable
Family-owned U.S. manufacturer of low-voltage, industrial, utility, custom OEM, and broadcast wire and cable.
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