3rd shift Production Supervisor

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.

About The Position

At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation to accelerate the world's energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future. We value problem solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture built on accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our values: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we’re building the future we all aspire to - making net zero a reality. The 3rd shift Production Supervisor will supervise, and coordinate activities of workers engaged in setting up and operating a variety of machines to repair and manufacture parts. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the department/shift to include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or at least six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations. Logically summarize inspection and work scope information for on-going projects
Computer Skills: Basic personal computer skills including electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in setting up and operating a variety of equipment to repair and manufacture parts. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the department/shift to include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving issues
Learn and practice LEAN manufacturing /repair concepts and implement throughout the departments
Maintain Gemba Boards and present department updates at shift changes
Learn and practice Leader Standard Work and teach these concepts to the Leads Mentor and guide Leads in performing LSW and auditing processes
Mentor and guide Leads in all leadership concepts. Seek and develop leaders from the shop floor environment for future growth opportunities; Communicate with various levels of the entire organization regarding strategy, plans, events, and results of improvement initiatives and production schedules
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies and applicable laws
Analyze work orders to estimate worker hours and create machining schedules that meet both internal and external needs
Compute amounts of stock and supplies required for operations, based on production schedules, and requisition materials from storage area
Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assign duties
Plan flow of materials through department and develop physical layout of machines according to work orders
Interface with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met
Inspect and measure parts and products to verify conformance to specifications
Direct workers in adjusting machines and equipment to repair products which fail to meet standards
Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules
Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew
Analyze and resolve work problems, or assist workers in solving work problems
Maintain time and production records
Develop capital equipment justifications for machine tools and process technology to improve quality, cost, and cycle times
Estimate, requisition, and inspect materials
Minimal overnight travel (up to 10%) by land and/or air
Perform other such duties as may be required