What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Stellant System, Inc.?
Job Title: Production Supervisor
Job Location: Torrance, CA
Job Description:
Stellant Systems, a premier manufacturer of critical power amplification products where our technologies and products are unparalleled in the industry. We specialize in the manufacture of microwave devices for ground-based, airborne and satellite communications, industrial and medical equipment, and radar; we are the only U.S. supplier of space-qualified Traveling Wave Tube and Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions. Together, we form an invincible company.
As an employer of choice, our goal is to deliver an exceptional employee experience - we recruit diverse, high-performing talent to help our customers exceed their mission needs, which drives our employees to achieve their full potential.
Fundamental to our culture is our focus on core values, inclusivity in the work environment, and a unified dedication to continuous innovation and improvement. In order to serve our vast customer base ranging from the defense industry leaders, to the U.S. and allied militaries, and medical communities, we need the world's most dedicated and talented people. If these types of projects excite you, we'd love for you to join our team and help us detect, protect, and connect.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Job Location: Torrance, CA
Job Description:
Stellant Systems, a premier manufacturer of critical power amplification products where our technologies and products are unparalleled in the industry. We specialize in the manufacture of microwave devices for ground-based, airborne and satellite communications, industrial and medical equipment, and radar; we are the only U.S. supplier of space-qualified Traveling Wave Tube and Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions. Together, we form an invincible company.
As an employer of choice, our goal is to deliver an exceptional employee experience - we recruit diverse, high-performing talent to help our customers exceed their mission needs, which drives our employees to achieve their full potential.
Fundamental to our culture is our focus on core values, inclusivity in the work environment, and a unified dedication to continuous innovation and improvement. In order to serve our vast customer base ranging from the defense industry leaders, to the U.S. and allied militaries, and medical communities, we need the world's most dedicated and talented people. If these types of projects excite you, we'd love for you to join our team and help us detect, protect, and connect.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure all work is completed on time and to specification
- Responsible for mentoring, leading and supervising employees
- Supervise the production flow within their respective area and ensuring safety and the efficiency of entire shop floor
- Assess the work performance of their employees against clearly established expectations and identifying areas that need improvement (provide documented coaching where necessary)
- Work with technicians, manufacturing engineers, and quality teams to resolve reoccurring nonconformance issues
- Ensure that business goals, deadlines and performance standards are met
- Coordinate with engineering and other departments to minimize production interruptions
- Schedule risk identification and mitigation
- Collaborate with manufacturing and design engineers for development teardowns
- Perform root cause analysis and the implementation of corresponding corrective action plans
- Reduction of downtime for product and personnel
- Lead efforts to transition product from engineering development to full rate production
- Review work instructions to ensure shop floor tech's have accurate and complete instructions and if necessary recommendation changes
- Meet tight production schedules to achieve high-rate production
- Train and onboard newly hired employees to make sure the understand their roles
- Drive shop floor culture, enforce systems and corporate policies
- Develop, initiating, coordinating, and enforcing system policies, and procedures
- Monitor labor hours and overtime, and implement improvement plans and time management with staff
- Capacity planning of equipment and personnel
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or 6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 2 years of experience with lean manufacturing principles and efficiency methods
- Experience bringing teams and processes from development to production
- Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production
- Experience with applying lean manufacturing principles
- Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments and fast paced work environment
- Excellent concentration and attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy
- Safety training and/or safety certifications
- Lean manufacturing training and experience
- Experience monitoring, tracking and continually improving the total cost equation
- Experience with applying lean manufacturing principles, efficiency methods
- Experience solving manufacturing problems related to incapable processes and or designs
- Demonstrated record of high-performance
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- This is a salaried role (exempt)
- Position may require long hours and weekend work
- Must be able to climb ladders, work in tight spaces, and stand for extended periods of time
- Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.