Supervisor

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Production Manager the Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing a production area that may include production lines, cushion fabrication, cover fabrication and/or frame construction. The Manufacturing Supervisor has oversight of his/her area including labor, efficiencies and quality while ensuring that the production is completed in a timely, efficient and safe manner. Directs the activities of others ensuring that products are manufactured on-schedule and within quality standards and cost parameters. Implements and supports projects managed by the Manufacturing Manager, Engineering and the Continuous Improvement Team.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Executes the daily production schedule maintaining high standards of manufacturing operations to ensure products conform to established quality standards.
• Achieve optimum productivity and employee efficiency levels with the least amount of overhead and raw material costs.
• Directs and monitors section leads to accomplish goals of the production schedule, consistent with established manufacturing and safety procedures.
• Act as liaison between department management/subordinate levels, as well as to inform personnel of policies and procedures and all matters that affect their performance.
• Works in collaboration with Human Resources to ensure employee retention, training and development, and capacity levels.
• Hire, train, develop and evaluate staff.
• Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy.
• Ensure compliance with current federal and company safety regulations.
• Recommends changes to improve productivity and reduce cost and scrap, monitor scrap and rework data.
• Implements and maintains production standards.
• Implements various programs essential to manufacturing procedures (e.g., training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, worker involvement, security, etc.).
• Responsible for completing (upholster, assemble and deluxing) projects according to production schedules and send them to shipping.
• Propose, develop and implement optimal and cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods for furniture manufacturing, interacting directly with Engineering and Product Development
• Efficiently manage manpower and equipment (capacity) according to production schedules and customer needs
• Assign employee’s shifts and department hours of operation to fulfill production activities in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
• Conduct periodic performance and attendance evaluation of direct reports and communicate progress to management and HR.
• Motivate direct reports and collaborate with peers to achieve common company goals while developing skills and promoting a good working environment among employees.
• Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing production standards, reviewing bill of materials (BOM’s), training team members and evaluating results.
• Apply statistical analysis methods and perform product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
• Identify problems and propose solutions to reduce waste and cycle time, providing business solutions to improve bottom-line results.
• Evaluate and improve operational processes, reducing or eliminating non-value-adding activities.
• Track production flows, prioritize manufacturing activities and execute plans established from upper managers as a result of team collaboration.
• Oversees proper equipment operation and operator’s maintenance routines to avoid equipment malfunction or damages.
• Perform miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned and required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Experience working with manufacturing-based technology, processes and principles including Oracle, SAP or related technology.
• Knowledge of process improvement, manufacturing engineering and related fields
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to interact collaboratively with others.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and/or extended hours.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Initiating Action – Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives, taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.

Decision Making – Identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences.

Planning and Organizing- Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

Building a Successful Team Using appropriate methods and appropriate interpersonal

style to help build a cohesive team.

Developing Others – Planning and supporting the development of individual skills and abilities so that they can fulfill current or future job/role responsibilities more effectively.

Communication – Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

Aligning Performance for Success- Focusing on guiding others in accomplishing work objectives

Safety Awareness – Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS in industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering or a 4-year technical degree in related discipline.
• 3 years experience in manufacturing management, preferably in a process-oriented operations and/or related industry.
• Experience may be substituted for degree on year-to-year basis.
• 2 years of people management/leadership experience

DESIRABLES

• Oracle
• Furniture industry experience
• Production Management Experience
• Process Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing

EFFORT

• Frequent standing and walking
• Visual acuity and manual dexterity in operating a computer.
• Occasional bending and stooping
• Limited lifting no more than 25lbs.

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