Production Supervisor
The role, at a glance:
As a Production Supervisor you will be responsible for direct production line management duties, including identifying opportunities and implementing solutions for continual improvement of Manufacturing processes, Lean initiatives, and quality & regulatory compliance. The role will support production schedules based on customer demands, product introduction, labor/equipment efficiency, and materials supply. You will select and develop personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the production function. As the Production Supervisor, you will have a strong working knowledge of end-to-end production processes.
How you'll contribute:
- Schedule and organize the workflow of production personnel.
- Monitor product quality and process productivity, implementing methods of continuous improvement to reach established goals.
- Provide general guidance and problem solving to all areas.
- Maintain the process and documentation for training and cross-training of personnel.
- Handle all management level responsibilities for assigned staff, including performance reviews, employee development, employee relations, investigations, hiring, terminations, and coaching.
- Lead manufacturing team to achieve established targets for daily cycle time and on-time shipments (OTS).
- Maintain high product quality and manufacturing yield while ensuring optimal use of resources and adherences to best safety practices.
- Hire, coach, lead and develop manufacturing team members.
- Monitor metrics and Key Performance Indicator's (KPI's) to assess productivity and cost management.
- Help with implementation of and continued adherence to Lean manufacturing and 6S initiatives.
- Assess and analyze current practices and drive improvements.
- Partner and coordinate with Manufacturing/Engineering, Materials, Quality, Customer Service, Human Resources, Hardware/Test Engineering, Facilities and Maintenance departments to resolve issues and concerns.
- Support and collaborate with other departmental needs.
- Lead by example through positive reinforcement and practice of behavior expectations.
- Complete employee reviews on time and provide proper guidance to all production personnel according to the employee handbook and approved procedures.
- Ensure all production activities aligns with the manufacturing roadmap.
You'll also assist by:
- Communicating with fellow Production Supervisors to ensure required production coordination.
- Partnering with Manufacturing Engineers regarding process problems and methods of improvement.
- Coordinating with Planning department on capacity constraints and product availability.
- Liaising with Maintenance department on equipment availability.
- Additional duties assigned by your manager.
A successful candidate should have:
- 2 to 5 years of supervisory experience in a production environment.
- Associate's degree in Business Management or related field is a plus.
- Must be able to work Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm.
- Lean manufacturing knowledge/certification a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Must be able to communicate effectively at various levels of an organization.
- Demonstrated ability to work on complex issues and to develop resolutions via in-depth evaluation of factors and/or frequent use of creativity.
- Proven ability to set and communicate challenging team goals and to achieve them through collaborative team leadership.
- Must be available to work over-time and weekends when needed.
Work environment:
- This is an onsite position based in Chester, PA
- Ability to lift 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. periodically
- Stand or sit for long periods
- Perform tasks (that may be repetitive) that require climbing stairs, reaching, pushing, pulling, kneeling, walking, stooping and/or bending
- Work in an environment that generates OSHA permissible machine noise levels
- Use tools that require fine hand skills
- Visually, observe and differentiate small moving parts
- Ability to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as required in designated areas
What we offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 3 weeks annual PTO and 9 paid holidays
- 401(k) + matching
- Employer-paid base life insurance, short, and long-term disability
- Health savings accounts (with Biamp contribution) and flexible spending accounts
- Tuition reimbursement
- Discretionary profit-sharing
- Referral bonuses
- Charitable donation matching
Who is Biamp?
We make the world’s most extraordinary audio and video solutions. For over 40 years, Biamp has created and innovated professional audiovisual solutions that enable great communication. From the smallest of rooms to the largest of venues, we empower true human connection in every space.
As we grow to meet our customers' needs and evolve to address the challenges of tomorrow, one guiding principle remains the same:
Biamp connects people through extraordinary audiovisual experiences
About our company:
At Biamp, we believe the employment relationship should be reciprocal. We want you to love your job, and we want your expertise and knowledge to help drive our business forward. We champion a supportive and dynamic environment filled with passionate people who choose continuous improvement over perfection. We insist on clear, explicit decision making, believe in taking calculated risks, and celebrate tough decisions even when they don’t succeed. We look for people who desire the best from themselves and encourage the same from their coworkers. Our commitment to one another and to the common goal is the most consistent reliable path to recurring success for all of us.
Biamp is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing and Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
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