Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor
Requisition ID:
40714
Job Location(s):
Van Wert, OH, US
Job Description
The Production Supervisor will manage the production operations budget, specifically focusing on the cost of labor. They will track and manage production levels and deliveries according to the plan, while also maintaining morale to ensure positive employee relations. Additionally, the Production Supervisor will proactively manage scrap and rework. They will oversee the environment and training programs to eliminate hazards and accidents. The Production Supervisor will supervise and direct employees, ensuring that organizational decision-making is based on a process-oriented culture to ensure the linkage from strategy to actions.
Job Responsibilities
Manage the daily activities of all employees
Maintain adequate metrics to ensure levels of performance are known and improved upon
Ensure that adequate equipment is available and implemented safely to adequately and efficiently conduct business
Implement and enforce all policies, practices, and benefits and employ effective leadership techniques and employee relations activities to ensure fair and equitable treatment of all people working at the facility
Identify and implement methods and practices to achieve steady improvement in efficiency, quality, service and continuous improvement in operating profits
Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with customers, suppliers, contractors and key intra-company people to effectively manage the operation for best results
Ensure through training and daily audits that safe practices are constantly employed throughout the facility
Regularly communicate and demonstrate the Danfoss best practices, ethics, values and philosophy such that these cultural attributes are incorporated throughout the organization
Counsel and discipline employees as necessary
Manage the performance of direct reports
Develops, motivates and coaches team members, acts as an employee advocate and interviews potential new hires
Promotes customer satisfaction
Ensures all functional areas have accurate, timely information.
Actively participates in cross-functional company-wide teams to assist in driving quality improvements, process improvements, business system enhancements and process standardization
Reviews order exception reports to identify root cause and takes appropriate corrective action
Assists in the creation of training plans and programs. Promotes cross-training opportunities
Background & Skills
Bachelors degree from an accredited institution preferred.
Minimum 1 year of experience in a supervisory role.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years of experience in a supervisory role.
Bachelors degree in Engineering or Business preferred.
Experience with lean, six sigma, and/or continuous improvement.
Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience.
Proficient in MS Office
Employee Benefits
We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:
Bonus system
Paid vacation
Personal insurance
Communication package
Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
Employee Referral Program
This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are su