Production Department Supervisor

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Enforce safety and sanitation regulations. Keep records of employees\' attendance and hours worked. Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs. Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions. Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals. Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments. Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers. Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards. Conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures, or assign employee training to experienced workers. Evaluate employee performance. Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances. Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency. Recommend or execute personnel actions, such as hirings, evaluations, or promotions. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and track daily, weekly, and monthly objectives to ship quality product on time. Maintain open communication with team, offering guidance, training, and constructive feedback. Organize workflow, assign responsibilities, and optimize production schedules through coordination with the production Scheduler. Coach and oversee employees to enhance performance and productivity including but not limited to training new personnel and re-training operators as required. Monitor production against specifications and implement corrective actions to improve processes. Prepare and maintain performance and progress reports for individual employees and departments. Identify, suggest, and implement continuous improvement strategies. Attract, retain, and develop new employees while fostering personal growth opportunities. Ensure operation of equipment by calling for repairs and evaluating new equipment and techniques. Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and housekeeping protocols. Collaborate with others to ensure employee safety, product quality, and on-time delivery. Uphold OSHA, fire safety, product quality, and environmental requirements. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift objects up to 50lbs. Works closely with other supervisors, department leads, and key roles in a cooperative manner to ensure proper flow of material for on-time delivery. Understands and employs all of the requirements of ISO 9001 2015. Understands and employs manufacturing reporting tools. Coordinate with second shift personnel to ensure priorities are established and completed. All other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: +3 years of proven experience as a Manufacturing or Production Supervisor with full responsibility for a department and group of employees. Familiarity with manufacturing machinery and tools. Strong understanding of and preference for Lean manufacturing and 5S principles. Proficiency in MS Office and advanced organizational and leadership skills. High School Diploma required; Degree in a technical, engineering, or relevant field will be an advantage. Additional Skills: Self-motivated, results-driven, and adept at problem-solving. Strong communication and interpersonal abilities. Time and process management Process improvement Quality control Team management and coaching Critical decision making using a common sense and data driven approach. Production planning Attention to detail Manufacturing ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: E-Mail a Rsum: shelly@amalgacomposites.com Call For Appo ntment: 414-453-9555