2nd Shift Production Supervisor - Prysmian Group
Willimantic, CT 06226
About the Job
Position Summary: This is a position reporting to the Manufacturing Manager. As the facility continues to aggressively increase in productivity and it lowers its manufacturing costs, there is a need to recruit a first shift Production Supervisor to supervise and coordinate all activities of one or more major manufacturing function(s).
Basic Function: This position is responsible to the Manufacturing Manager for supervising and coordinating all activities of one or more major manufacturing functions a first shift of operation and assures the efficient utilization of equipment and manpower to maintain production schedules and produce a quality product. Coordinates production to meet production control schedules and maintains continuous flow of production; implements the necessary maintenance of equipment to ensure continuous production on the assigned shift.
Principle Functional Responsibilities:
Basic Function: This position is responsible to the Manufacturing Manager for supervising and coordinating all activities of one or more major manufacturing functions a first shift of operation and assures the efficient utilization of equipment and manpower to maintain production schedules and produce a quality product. Coordinates production to meet production control schedules and maintains continuous flow of production; implements the necessary maintenance of equipment to ensure continuous production on the assigned shift.
Principle Functional Responsibilities:
- Using thorough up-to-date knowledge of the process and equipment for which they are responsible, plans work and production for the shift.
- Ensure associates have the needed raw materials, instructions, machine availability, and training to meet production requirements, and obtains information from prior shift supervisor regarding operating problems.
- Observe associates for effectiveness, efficiency, performance and safety practices, following instructions and procedures to reduce scrap, and waste. Evaluate process, work performance on each associate, and make recommendations.
- Keep records during each shift on attendance, absence, call ins, and over time schedule.
- Assures that all the manpower, raw materials, and equipment is on hand and running to produce the highest quality product, in the most efficient, and timely manner.
- Perform other tasks that are reasonable to the job as requested by Direct Management.
- Perform routine follow up, and on-going monitoring of machinery/equipment use within area of responsibility to ensure that machine safeguards/controls are effectively in place whenever machines are operating in a production mode.
Supervision Scope: Direct supervision over hourly associates and coordinates with various other departments.
Key Requirements:
- A results driven individual who has demonstrated ability working in a high-performance manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience in manufacturing management.
- Must have good attention to details but be able to manage the big picture.
- Must be able to manage multiple, complex tasks.
- Must be able to motivate, communicate and drive continuous improvement.
- Critical thinker, with excellent analytical abilities.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Solid planning, leadership, and administrative skills.
- High energy, demonstrates urgency and fast pace.
- Leadership Skills: The supervisor must have strong leadership skills to effectively manage a team, and should be able to motivate the team, set clear goals and expectations, and hold people accountable for their work.
Desired Background:
- 5 - 10 years' experience in manufacturing supervision.
- Strong project management skills.
- Supervision experience in a team-based environment.
- Strong manufacturing background; able to understand and develop appropriate product specifications.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree.
Source : Prysmian Group