Production Supervisor

Summary:

The Assembly Production Supervisor directly supervises and coordinates the activities of production operators. This role will work closely with other supervisors, production engineers, safety, quality, environment, equipment/controls, and process teams. They might be required to serve as technical trainer and coach/mentor for operators both on regular and on-demand occasions depending on company needs and their qualifications.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Production Workforce Management
• Support employees to be motivated in line with company goals
• Review production schedules and make suggestions on the labor plans to meet the scheduled requirements
• Manage attendance of operators by using attendance record system
• Coach and train operators to develop production skills and technical/general competencies related to production
• Appraise operator performance and give productive feedback
• Address complaints and resolve problems of operators
• Mediate and resolve conflicts among employees
• Boost operator's morale

Production Management/Continuous Improvement

• Assign and direct work according to the production plans
• Responsible for achieving, monitoring, reporting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Confer with other shift leaders to coordinate activities in related departments
• Interpret company policies to operators to ensure that safety and proves/ qualities policies are followed
• Recommend continuous improvement activities to improve quality and reduce cost
• Collect and voice opinions when the revision and/or establishment of new work procedures are needed
• Manage MES system and logistics regarding the shift he/she supervises
• Develop and implement continuous training programs to enhance employees' skills

Production Operation

• Run, monitor, and supervise the production operations listed. The operation is mainly conducted by computer-controlled equipment: Notching, Vacuum Dry, Stacking, Tap-welding, and Packaging
• Monitor and inspect he quality of semi-finished products (electrodes)
• Must learn and understand how to operate the equipment and have duty for training operators about operation of equipment

Equipment Management

• Monitor the maintenance and operation status of production equipment in assembly line
• Report incidents or malfunctions of equipment and inquire maintenance according to the trouble correspondence manual
• Create and update equipment operation manuals

Work Environment/Safety Management

• Monitor and support production environment improvement on light of 3R (Right material, Right quantity, Right position) and 5S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain)
• Responsible for on-site S.H.E management activities
• Enhance employees' safety awareness through regular safety training

Materials/Inventory Management

• Manage site materials and inventory of the semi-finished products
• Manage inventory of the products pending evaluation and the B-graded products
• Manage the on-site logistics of semi-finished products
• Other job-related tasks as assigned
• Improve the efficiency of materials management through inventory optimization

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (REQUIRED)
• At least 1-2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Advanced knowledge of operational tools and procedures obtained through work experience
• Ability to perform all tasks within a single production process and to turn-on/off the system
• Microsoft Office proficiency (especially Excel)
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing, especially in automotive, electrical component, and/or chemical manufacturing preferred
• Experience with LEAN, SPC, Six Sigma programs preferred
• Experience with MES preferred

Physical Requirements:

• 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.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• May occasionally left and/or move up to up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to regularly stand, walk, sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms to include stoop, kneel, bend or crawl.

Physical & Mental Demands:

• Office Environment: Must wear company-provided uniforms.
• Production Site: Must wear company-provided uniform and PPE including safety shoes, helmet, safety glasses, and portable gas measuring device.

Work Environment:

• Usual office environment, production, and construction sites
• Risks include noise (above 90 dB in compressor room), high temperatures (104–122°F in various rooms), and potential exposure to hazardous materials (e.g., heating medium oil, NMP, water treatment chemicals)

Non-Discrimination Statement HSBMA LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on criminal history or any other protected category. We are committed to creating a workplace that is free from discrimination, harassment, and bias, and we encourage all qualified individuals, including those with criminal backgrounds, to apply for positions.