Supervisor, Production
Role Overview
The Production Supervisor is responsible for planning and coordinating all manufacturing activities to meet schedule requirements safely. Supervises hourly coordinators and production employees while evaluating and coaching employees to improve performance. They are also expected to actively support the SQDCME Scorecard initiatives (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale, and Environment) in their respective area.
Your Responsibilities:
Supervises the process and employees engaged in the manufacturing of products within assigned department and shift to meet schedule attainment goals
Develops and executes production plans to achieve departmental and plant goals for all SQDCME metrics
Completes daily production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishes work results and establishes priorities
Achieves manufacturing results by appropriately managing labor based on work requirements and communicating clear job expectations
Develops, directs, and manages production employees and train them to properly utilize all equipment and tools
Coach and counsel employees while coordinating and enforcing process controls, company policies, programs, and procedures
Promotes a clean, safe work environment throughout the facility
Initiates and fosters a spirit of cooperation within and between departments
Consistently updates and maintains Safe Work Instructions (SWIs) and completes required audits
Leads, promotes, and supports continuous improvement activities, including the ECO System
Coordinates and supports training and onboarding for all new employees
Develops hourly coordinator and employee cross training plans and maintains skills matrices
Other duties as assigned
Key Skills for This Role
Full Job Posting
All Locations
- Lafayette, IN, USA
About the Role
The Production Supervisor is responsible for planning and coordinating all manufacturing activities to meet schedule requirements safely. Supervises hourly coordinators and production employees while evaluating and coaching employees to improve performance. They are also expected to actively support the SQDCME Scorecard initiatives (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale, and Environment) in their respective area.
Your Responsibilities:
Supervises the process and employees engaged in the manufacturing of products within assigned department and shift to meet schedule attainment goals
Develops and executes production plans to achieve departmental and plant goals for all SQDCME metrics
Completes daily production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishes work results and establishes priorities
Achieves manufacturing results by appropriately managing labor based on work requirements and communicating clear job expectations
Develops, directs, and manages production employees and train them to properly utilize all equipment and tools
Coach and counsel employees while coordinating and enforcing process controls, company policies, programs, and procedures
Promotes a clean, safe work environment throughout the facility
Initiates and fosters a spirit of cooperation within and between departments
Consistently updates and maintains Safe Work Instructions (SWIs) and completes required audits
Leads, promotes, and supports continuous improvement activities, including the ECO System
Coordinates and supports training and onboarding for all new employees
Develops hourly coordinator and employee cross training plans and maintains skills matrices
Other duties as assigned
Let's Talk About Your Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, or Technology
- 2 -- 3+ years supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to identify OSHA compliance issues and control of hazards
- Ability to lead, motivate and develop direct reports insert team building
- Experience implementing lean manufacturing, 5S and other continuous improvement concepts
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Kronos, ADP, SAP, and other business software/systems preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
Leadership Attributes
At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:
Embrace Diversity and Inclusion -- Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness
Seek to Listen -- Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions
Always Learn -- Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo
Be Authentic -- Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do
Win Together -- Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash
Join us in turning ideas into world-changing realities. Curate and build your high-impact professional career at Wabash!
About Wabash
Manufacturer of semi-trailers and transportation solutions.
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