Supervisor, Production (1st Shift) - Nordson

Collaboration drives Nordson’s success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work.

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Supervisor oversees all aspects of the Production team. This individual will work closely with other supervisors and managers to ensure all in-process production metrics, as well as plant KPI’s, are being met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hold daily shift meeting with a focus on safety, security, performance, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate and promote the Nordson safety culture of “Journey to Zero” and that all accidents are preventable.
• Participate in root cause investigations of safety, security and/or quality improvement opportunities.
• Manage and ensure proper training of Production Associates.
• Provide work assignments and all other daily shift activities to Production Team members.
• Ensure the timely opening and closing of production orders in SAP; Propose schedule adjustments as appropriate.
• Coordinate with the Production Planning department to ensure priority jobs are scheduled and completed on time.
• Identify and implement changes to production processes to improve on-time delivery, scrap rate, and production rates.
• Communicate problems, needs and other important information to department manager and/or other supervisors as appropriate.
• Coordinate resolution of quality issues as needed.
• Communicate assembly equipment concerns and ensure corrective action is taken in a timely manner.
• Ensure assembly of parts/material in accordance with work instructions and at a rate determined by the job standard
• Collaborate with the other department and shift supervisors
• Identify and lead continuous improvement projects to improve productivity, safety, and quality
• Supervise, coach, and counsel employees to address performance concerns and achieve a high level of performance.
• Interview and hire employees as needed to ensure a fully productive team.
• Contribute to success of team by submitting improvement ideas, identifying potential problems, providing feedback on new methods or method changes and by displaying a positive, cooperative attitude in working with orders.
• Practice good housekeeping and appropriate measures to prevent pollution or other negative impacts on the environment.
• Other related duties depending on business needs.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate. Ability to maintain a positive attitude while multi-tasking and working in a fast-paced environment. Ability to proactively problem solve and follow up in a timely manner. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively Excellent written and verbal communication skills Some mechanical capability & basic computer skills required Detail-oriented, self-starter with a passion to deliver excellence is essential Team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn Bilingual in Spanish a plus Ability to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to this position and safety required

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED, college degree preferred 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with at least 3 years’ experience in a supervisory/lead role Experience working in a Lean Manufacturing or ISO Certified company preferred Knowledge of Injection Molding, automated assembly equipment and manual product assembly

Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.Third party recruiters and agencies should not contact employees of Nordson or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent to a hiring manager or submitted to Nordson employees are considered unsolicited and property of Nordson. Nordson will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with Nordson’s Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.