Description
Job Summary
The Production Supervisor manages the manufacturing processes at a Carlisle Architectural Metals facility . Provides leadership and direction for team members to accomplish training objectives , meet production schedules in a high quality, safe manner, facilitates problem solving and decision making . Promotes a high level of teamwork on and between shifts and departments . Responsible for maintaining records to comply with company procedures and applies policies and ru l es in a fair manner while fostering a participative, yet structured environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Actively supports and participates in employee teams and problem-solving groups; serves as a facilitator, when needed, to maintain the group's focus and provide the necessary resources
- Sets expectations to provide clear, consistent direction related to safety requirements from CCM leadership
- Participates in safety meetings. Partners with EHS Teams to implement required safety initiatives and training. Conducts accident and near miss investigations, confirms incident reports are completed , accurate , and timely
- Supports the operations manager with contributions towards the plant's cost reduction goals through awareness, spend control, and idea generation
- Facilitates decision making and problem-solving processes to foster a more participative and committed approach to the operations, addressing quality concerns/customer complaints
- Works to identify where Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) need to be developed. Ensures that SOPs are followed and recommended for improvement are vetted and implemented when appropriate
- Possesses working knowledge of the manufacturing process
- Provides leadership and direction to production personnel to meet the desired output
- Acts as backup for operations manager when required , due to vacation, offsite meetings, and absenteeism
- Uniformly enforces and applies company policies and procedures to maintain fair and consistent work practices
- Provides input and seeks clarification where necessary to ensure that adequate communication and understanding is occurring
- Provides honest, objective feedback to team members so they clearly understand company expectations and potential development opportunities
- Maintains shift personnel records as required
- Initiates work assignments to address training needs required to ensure production goals can be met with qualified personnel
- Manages team to minimize defects and rework
- Plays a central leadership role in the deployment, sustainment, and training of the Carlisle Operating System (COS) across the site . This includes leveraging Continuous Improvement Leadership behaviors and processes (ex. MDI), COS tools (ex. SQDC Boardwalks, Kaizen), and daily coaching with the production team
- Coaches and encourages crews to identify and implement such opportunities
Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:
- Familiar with day-to-day manufacturing activities and positions on the production floor
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and problem-solving tools
- Ability to quickly identify safety concerns and address with the necessary team members
- Strong interpersonal skills with colleagues and direct reports
- Strong MS Office and ERP skills, SAP preferred
Competencies:
- Builds trust with others by encouraging open dialogue and collaboration. Seeks diverse perspectives to create stronger solutions.
- Able to keep on track despite difficulties or barriers that may be encountered . Addresses conflict to find common ground solutions.
- Retains a mindset of always striving to make things better. Applies continuous improvement tools and processes to every aspect of the role.
- Listens to understand the needs of customers (internal and external). Builds trusting relationships and seeks innovative solutions for all customers. Always has the customer's needs top of mind.
- Understands individual strengths and opportunity areas and seeks development opportunities to leverage strengths and lean into opportunity areas. Open to both giving and receiving feedback.
- Always has a sense of urgency to solve problems with actions. Seeks to align goals with attainment of organizational strategy and has a sense of ownership and personal accountability for actions taken.
- Thinks three to five years ahead or beyond; challenges assumptions and conventional wisdom.
- Influence's others and empowers team to execute efficiently.
- Invests time in finding, mentoring, and coaching talent.
Education and Experience:
- Education : Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field required
- Experience: 5 years in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated leadership abilities
- Metal fabrication environment preferred
Equipment Used:
- Typical office supplies and computer, printer, fax machine
- Computer software: SAP, Microsoft products, ERP workflows .
- Machine control panels and measuring devices, including gauges and caliper when supporting team members on the production floor or performing quality checks
- SQDC Board information and production reports
Working Conditions:
- Mostly in a factory setting
Travel Requirement
- No travel is required for this position.
Physical Requirements:
NEVER
OCCASIONALLY
FREQUENTLY
CONTINUOUSLY
(0-30%)
(31-60%)
(61-100%)
LIFTING OR CARRYING
X
X
X
X
X
PUSHING OR PULLING:
X
X
X
BENDING OR STOOPING
X
REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL
X
DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES
X
OPERATE MACHINERY OR POWER TOOLS
X
CLIMBING (LADDERS, STAIRS, ETC.)
X
WALKING
X
STANDING
X
SITTING
X
WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES
X
REPETATIVE MOTION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: WRISTS, HANDS AND/OR FINGERS)
X
VISION
X
HEARING
X
DEXTERITY
X
HAND EYE COORDINATION
X
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used:
- Personal Protective Equipment will be provided .
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