Operations Supervisor

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Gardena, CA

12d

About The Position

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Manufacturing Supervisor ensures throughput targets are achieved in a safe, timely, quality, cost efficient and productive manner. Manages production schedules to fulfill orders; is accountable for the achievement of area performance objectives, product quality and variable costs; ensures employees are accurately trained, assigned specific duties, coached, disciplined, and rewarded; and always optimizes equipment availability, cycle times, and overall continual improvement. Manage, direct and coordinate all activities related to the area to maximize productivity and minimize cost while achieving safety, quality and throughput targets. Review and plan for daily/ weekly/ quarterly labor, equipment, and supply requirements to achieve the departmental throughput while meeting and exceeding the productivity targets. Ensure all production data is gathered and reported correctly on a daily basis. Ensure employees are trained on production procedures and practices. Carry out supervisory responsibilities including interviewing, hiring & training employees; planning, assigning & directing work; evaluating and appraising individual performance; rewarding & disciplining employees; addressing complaints & resolving problems. Review variable costs, productivity, earned standard hours and throughput daily and implements effective corrective actions when targets are not achieved. Manage the activities of employees on continuous improvement projects. Support and improve upon quality initiatives designed to meet plant goals. Manage preventative maintenance performed by production employees. Provide manufacturing expertise if and when problems arise. Stay abreast of technological advancements and process improvements, which may impact production. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

4+ years Manufacturing experience (aerospace, forging, machining backgrounds preferred)
Supervisory experience leading teams of 40+ people
Performance management skills
Analytical skills
Personal accountability
Strong organizational skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of organization, especially with direct employees
Intermediate use of MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and QAD; other productivity tools
Quality focused & production driven
Must be capable of working effectively with minimal direction and supervision
Must possess excellent problem solving, organizational and verbal & written communication skills
Solid, overall business acumen and a strong mindset for continuous improvement
Attention to detail and an attitude of 100% compliance with all company and regulatory requirements
Work requires verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects
High energy level and ability to work flexible hours
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
Strong computer skills (e.g. MS Word, MS Excel, MRP)
Strong attention to detail
Results oriented

Nice To Haves

Process improvement experience is desirable (Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing)

Responsibilities

Manage production schedules to fulfill orders
Accountable for the achievement of area performance objectives, product quality and variable costs
Ensure employees are accurately trained, assigned specific duties, coached, disciplined, and rewarded
Optimize equipment availability, cycle times, and overall continual improvement
Manage, direct and coordinate all activities related to the area to maximize productivity and minimize cost while achieving safety, quality and throughput targets
Review and plan for daily/ weekly/ quarterly labor, equipment, and supply requirements to achieve the departmental throughput while meeting and exceeding the productivity targets
Ensure all production data is gathered and reported correctly on a daily basis
Ensure employees are trained on production procedures and practices
Carry out supervisory responsibilities including interviewing, hiring & training employees; planning, assigning & directing work; evaluating and appraising individual performance; rewarding & disciplining employees; addressing complaints & resolving problems
Review variable costs, productivity, earned standard hours and throughput daily and implements effective corrective actions when targets are not achieved
Manage the activities of employees on continuous improvement projects
Support and improve upon quality initiatives designed to meet plant goals
Manage preventative maintenance performed by production employees
Provide manufacturing expertise if and when problems arise
Stay abreast of technological advancements and process improvements, which may impact production