Production Supervisor - First Shift

Waukesha, WI

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Description

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Job Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the management of manufacturing processes at the assigned 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 both on and between shifts as well as between departments. Responsible for maintaining records to comply with company procedures and apply policies and rules 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
Set 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, confirm 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
Facilitate 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. Ensuring 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
Initiate 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
Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

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 necessary team members
Strong interpersonal skills with colleagues and direct reports
Strong MS Office and ERP skills, SAP preferred

Education and Experience:

Required:
- 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

Working Conditions:

Manufacturing facility with exposure to varying temperatures and dust.
Hours Worked: Monday - Thursday. 1st Shift:
Flexible to the possibility of overtime and weekend hours when required.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY

FREQUENTLY

CONTINUOUSLY

(0-30%)

(31-60%)

(61-100%)

LIFTING OR CARRYING

• 1-10 LBS

X

• 11-20 LBS

X

• 21-40 LBS

X

• 41-50 LBS

X

• 51 OR MORE LBS

X

PUSHING OR PULLING:

• 1-40 LBS

X

• 41-50 LBS

• 51 OR MORE LBS

BENDING OR STOOPING

X

REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL

X

DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES

OPERATE MACHINERY OR POWER TOOLS

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)

VISION

X

HEARING

X

DEXTERITY

X

HAND EYE COORDINATION

X

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used:

Eye and hearing protection is required at all times on the production floor.
Safety toe shoes (steel/composite)
Hi-Vis Vests
Other PPE as defined by management within assigned department.

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