Manufacturing Supervisor - Superior Essex

Essex Brownell is a global distributor of magnet wire, connectivity cable, lead wire, motors, drives, electrical and electronic insulation, tapes, repair parts, as well as shop and test equipment. Over the course of our 90-year history we have built key supplier relationships across many industries to ensure the highest level of quality to help businesses through innovation, supply management, and services. Essex Brownell owns and operates distribution centers in 11 states, as well as Mexico and Canada, to ensure that no matter where you are we can help facilitate prompt delivery of products to go right into your manufacturing lines.

The Manufacturing Supervisor will find ways to prevent waste and inefficiency in production processes while ensuring the production direct workforce are following the plant personnel and production standards. This is a hands-on Supervisor position is expected to aid the Manufacturing Manager, direct supervision of employees and work with the manufacturing service groups. This is a second shift position.

Primary responsibilities of the Production Supervisor:

Technical Skills

* Must be able to communicate to both management and staff clearly and informatively.
* Strong decision-making and troubleshooting skills and methods are essential.
* Assist with the QMS (Quality Management System).
* Works with management to develop standards for process optimize, throughput and quality.
* Work closely with the quality manager to determine the most likely root cause from off standard incidents and implement a corrective action.
* Use proven Lean Six Sigma problem-solving methods and statistical tools for improvements.
* Manage process changes as required.
* Maintain a clean, safe and efficient work environment by following the 5S principles.
* Complete all other specially assigned tasks or projects.
Leadership Skills

* Allocate resources to ensure minimum downtime and completion of scheduled activities.
* Oversee and maintain safety practices in accordance with safe operations and in compliance with company policies.
* Provide training, guidance and coaching to employees in a consistent and constructive manner.
* Communicate shift activity to personnel and keep them informed of the changes to equipment, processes and, materials.
* Monitor manufacturing using GEMBA walk and performance boards to ensure efficiency and quality of all production jobs.
* Review goals of work areas during GEMBA and identify root cause if goal was not obtained, report findings.
* Monitor product shipments, including the review of internal material work orders to ensure On Tim Delivery to our customers.
* Manage employee conduct or performance problems in a manner consistent with human resource policies. Refer to Human Resources for advice and consultation as needed.
Qualifications/Experience:

* Two years direct supervision of manufacturing position, union experience helpful.
* Ability to manage and treat people fairly and consistently.
* Proficiency with computer operations and programs such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) Access or other data tracking systems.
* ISO 9001 / IATF experience is a plus.
* Familiarity with health and safety regulations.
* Analytical thinker with interpersonal skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work independently & creatively
Physical Demands

* Ability to work in a non-environmentally controlled facility. Hot in the summer.
* Ability to lift 50 pounds.
* Ability to walk approximately 8000 steps per day.
Limitations and Disclaimer
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

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