Production Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY The 1st shift Production Supervisor directs, coordinates and implements scheduled workload for specified Focus Factory.
Assigns the work to specific work areas in order to complete the production on time and available on the required shipment dates.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Supervise the general production of the plant operations to maximize productivity and efficiency.
Accountable for all team metrics including Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the focus factory Maintain good lines of communication between other supervisors.
Coordinate and assign work orders to appropriate work areas, assist and guide staff in completing production orders.
Take appropriate actions in order to complete any “rush” orders received on the shop floor.
Answer questions and provide explanations on company policies and guidelines for staff.
Provide other shift supervisors with written and verbal reports regarding unresolved production problems as well as positive production performances.
Advise, coach, develop, and grow teams by providing continuous feedback on performance management, policy adherence, training, and all other employee life cycle responsibilities.
Other duties may be assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Knowledge of production departments in processing materials or manufacturing products in industrial organization.
Excellent communication skills, self-motivated, self-starter, sense of urgency, personable and well organized.
Basic PC skills, including experience using MS Word, Excel or equivalent.
SAP preferred but not required.
Problem solving and analytical skills.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as rates, ratios, and percent and read and understand engineering production drawings.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Requires good understanding of machine shop technology, polishing and assembly functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelors degree with 3-5 years experience in a leadership role or Associate’s Degree or Technical School degree with five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred Previous experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts or in a continuous improvement environment COMPETENCIES Aligning Performance for Success Focusing and guiding others in accomplishing work objectives.
Building a Successful Team Using appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team; facilitating the completion of team goals.
Building Trust Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.
Coaching and Developing Others Providing feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities; planning and supporting the development of individual skills and responsibilities.
Communication Clearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups in a variety of situations; communicating in a focused and compelling way that drives others’ thoughts and actions.
Engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
Continuous Improvement Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities; generating ideas, and implementing solutions.
Continuous Learning Actively identifying new ideas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.
Customer Focus Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs.
Delegating Responsibility Allocating decision-making authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate others to maximize the organization’s and individuals’ effectiveness.
Facilitating Change Encouraging others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace.
Gaining Commitment Using appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas and plans; modifying one’s own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved.
Planning and Organizing Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working conditions are normal for an office and/or client site workshop or warehousing facility.
The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet, however local and client sites can be unpredictable and associated safety equipment should be worn accordingly.
SPX FLOW VALUES SPX FLOW employees are expected to behave in accordance with our company values as outlined below.
QUALITY Quality encompasses all aspects of SPX FLOW’s business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to products, processes, and the quality systems.
All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.
DISCLAIMER SPX FLOW is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.
They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.