Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

ASSA ABLOY • Williamsport, MD

1d • $72,509 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

ASSA ABLOY Fenestration is seeking a Production Supervisor to be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of our manufacturing facility for 1st shift. This role’s primary focus will be on ensuring safety protocols are followed, implementing lean manufacturing principles, driving productivity, and maintaining high quality standards. They will manage safety programs, training programs, and continuous improvement programs for all production departments. The Production Supervisor develops a highly trained and efficient production organization for the achievement of world class customer service, and factory performance.

Requirements

• Experienced with Lean tools including 6S, Kaizen, Natural Work Teams, and Continuous Improvement.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety protocols and regulations within a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to work independently, be a self-starter, and resourceful.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering or other related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory/management experience in a lean manufacturing and automation environment.
• Lean/Six Sigma Certification from an accredited source.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all personnel are trained in safety protocols, communicate safety reports, and conduct daily safety checks.
• Effectively communicate expectations and lead by example for safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and attitude/behavior standards.
• Train and mentor production employees to improve individuals’ skills, foster a cross-trained team, and sustain a culture of continuous improvement, while driving accountability.
• Work closely with the Operations Manager in achieving plant goals, including the collection of data, documents, and reporting on results related to Safety, Quality, and Delivery performances on shift.
• Implement and promote lean manufacturing principles to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize resource utilization, while empowering employees to drive positive changes.
• Collaborate with other shifts and cross-functional teams, such as Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Shipping to resolve production issues and drive process improvements.
• Perform administrative duties of personnel following company policies.
• Provide and keep all tools necessary for production in good working order.
• Purchase tools as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager