This position directly supervises a unionized production shop. This position reports directly to the Director of Operations and Programs. Key Responsibilities Directly supervises production employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating employee performance and setting development goals; coaching employees; rewarding and disciplining employees; setting and adjusting employee pay; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Ensures production requirements are met; works with subordinate supervisors
to address problems. Synchronizes labor to complete as much work as possible within timeframes. Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
Maintains time and production records, records, and tracks employee attendance. Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations. Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties. Works with Operations team to implement improvement initiatives Establishes a culture of continuous improvement to assist in meeting Operational Excellence goals. Analyzes and resolves work problems
or assists employees in solving work problems. Requirements for Consideration Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience; 10+ industry-related progressive manufacturing experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Prior experience managing a unionized hourly workforce strongly preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to read schematics and blueprints and translate requirements to the team. Maintain a positive and professional manner and to develop and maintain strong working relationships internally and externally. Strong attention to detail and focus on quality and accuracy. Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy of customer, company proprietary, and employee information.
Ability to make good decisions, including exhibiting sound and accurate judgment; supporting and explaining reasoning for decisions; including the appropriate people in decision-making process; making timely decisions; and identifying when issues should be referred to senior management. Ability to take initiative, including asking for and offering help when needed; performs work independently without being prompted Delegates work assignments effectively, including matching the responsibility to the person, giving authority to work independently, setting expectations, monitoring delegated activities, and providing recognition for results.
Ability to manage employees; includes staff in planning and decision-making; takes responsibility for employees' activities; provides regular performance feedback; improves processes. Ability to provide leadership; motivates employees; inspires respect and trust; effectively influences the actions of others. Experience implementing LEAN initiatives a plus PDN-9acfb3e6-db3f-4dcfb9fbe86f3
