MAIN DUTIES

Supervises 10-18 manufacturing operators and support team members. Ensures the proper functioning of the production line in terms of quality and quantity.

• Continuously organizes and optimizes production in terms of Quality, Costs and Deadlines; to this end, participates in all Lean Manufacturing, Kanban initiatives to increase productivity and decrease scrap
• Manages activity charts and monitors the performance of the production lines,
• Assigns Operators based on their skills and versatility according to the production schedule while adhering to customer requirements
• Manages the employees reporting to him or her (training needs assessment, evaluations, recruitment, absence management, etc.)
• Ensures Product is made to defined quality standards; Organizes daily production line QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control) meetings to respond to the needs identified and encourage continuous improvement of the team,
• Participates in quality events by implementing the necessary verification measures and introducing the appropriate problem-solving method (8D),
• Ensures verification during the manufacturing process according to the monitoring plan,
• Ensures the application of the identification and traceability measures during manufacturing,
• Handles machine breakdowns by ensuring interventions by technicians as quickly as possible (technicians assigned to the line or maintenance technicians) and reassigning the personnel or if necessary,
• Makes sure that all breakdowns are tracked on the appropriate documents/systems,
• Guarantees the application of workstation cleanliness and 5S Standards & Environmental rules

SKILLS PROFILE

Qualifications and Experience:

High school diploma combined with 3 to 5 years of supervisory / managerial experience to include responsibility for hiring, training/coaching, safety, & performance management and appraisals of 10-18 subordinate employees in an industrial or manufacturing setting.

Professional Abilities and Skills:

Ability to supervise, strong interpersonal and communication skills, spirit of leadership, ability to suggest new ideas;

Able to take initiative and handle unexpected situations, analytical and able to summarize data;

Able to mobilize the appropriate human resources based on production schedules and employee skills levels

Technical Knowledge:

Mechanical Aptitude, Familiarity with Manufacturing / Assembly Equipment

Process capability, SPC, & computer tools such as Excel and SAP are a plus

Prior Forklift License, LOTO Familiarity and First Aid Certification are a plus