Production Supervisor

Job Details: Job Location: Plymouth - Plymouth, MI, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Position Title: Production Supervisor                       Department: Assembly

Classification: Exempt, Direct                                  Approved By: Human Resources

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Position Reports To: Director of Manufacturing Operations

JOB SUMMARY

Oversight of the manufacturing lines and assembly employees at the EOTECH HQ plant. Coach and mentor employees, ensuring adherence to work rules and standard procedures.  Ownership of material flow, physical material tracking and systematic transactions of assigned areas.  Emphasis on continuous improvement and optimization of the assembly areas and assembly related processes / procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Act as mentor and coach to assembly staff
Coach, empower, and support production team leaders to assist with staff management
Own the assembly line procedures and processes, coaching and enforcing expectations based on EOTECH work rules and standard operating procedures
Establish and maintain procedures to ensure high standard of manufacturing operations, product quality, reliability, and safety - adhering to EOTECH’s ISO 9001 standards
Responsible to meet daily production rates tied to financial requirements of the company, responsible for the throughput of the Plymouth factory in a dynamic environment
Ensure the manufacturing department has necessary manpower, equipment, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform their job tasks
Interviewing and hiring of assembly staff
Time management and approval authority of assembly staff
Manage projects and request capital expenditure activity to improve the assembly areas
Maintain a clean, organized work environment.  Follow, enforce and support 6S principles
Responsible for tracking and flow of materials through the manufacturing and quality assurance processes, including ownership of WIP (lineside), post manufacturing testing locations (qual-testing) and transaction activity/accuracy thereof
Resolve performance/disciplinary issues with employees in coordination with Human Resources
Optimize and manage computer related systems related to the EOTECH manufacturing operation
Communicate to plant leadership on regular basis
All other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSBILITY

Supervising a team of 1-5 production team leaders
Supervising team of hourly assembly and quality inspector employees

Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing)

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or related field of study

EXPERIENCE

At least two years’ previous supervision experience managing a team of hourly workers

BACKGROUND PREREQUISITIES

Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification and reference checks.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Lean Six Sigma Certification
Experience with lean manufacturing principles

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
On-Site (no remote work available for this position)
9/80 work schedule (Monday – Friday 6:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
U.S. Citizenship is required
Overtime may be required as needed