Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Job Summary/Overview

The Production Supervisor is responsible for driving efficiency and effectiveness in the daily operations and delivery of their assigned area by providing adequate resources, on-going work direction, and problem-solving for their team.  These actions ensure that Operational KPI’s and business goals are achieved in accordance with Company policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for meeting operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in the areas of safety, quality, delivery & cost, as well as other key business metrics within their influence at the Damascus Plant.
• Leads functional resources within the assigned value stream, including manufacturing, engineering, product engineering, material handling & quality.
• Interprets company policies & enforces safety regulations.
• Analyzes production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignments, making schedule adjustments as needed.
• Plans daily operations, optimizes the utilization of skills, available work hours, material and workflow to ensure timely production within acceptable quality standards.
• Ensures personnel are performing their jobs within the written guidelines of Work Instructions and adhering to ISO policies and standards.
• Responsible for identifying & driving productivity & efficiency improvements in partnership with their value stream employees and the broader operations group.
• Leads the development of current and future state value stream maps and continuous improvement plans, as well as the implementation of those plans across the value stream.
• Coaches, trains, and develops employees in their value stream to enhance employee performance and longer-term career growth.
• Assists team members in analyzing, troubleshooting, and resolving operational challenges.
• Develops and communicates performance-based metrics and organizational vision for their value stream.
• Motivates and recognizes exceptional individual and team performance, while properly managing employee performance and/or conduct issues.
• Partners and collaborates with other members of Damascus leadership and cross-plant leadership on best practice sharing and broader business unit/enterprise initiatives.  Example: partners with Product Management to support New Product Development launches.
• Manages employee productivity and attendance records in partnership with Human Resources and other functions.
• Handles and/or assists in the settlement of employee issues.  Develops and maintains positive employee relations and ensures an open line of communication with associates.  Creates and drives culture to create a positive environment.
• Understand and upholds Columbus McKinnon's policies and procedures in daily operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability in using Lean manufacturing tools and processes to drive continuous improvement across complex organizations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) as well as Internet software and E-mail is required.
• Knowledge of and experience in ERP systems.
• Experienced in performance management and possesses the skills to coach, guide, and influence.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 5+ years manufacturing leadership experience
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of manufacturing-based leadership experience and/or combination of education and experience.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
• Must possess technical skills such as:  blueprint reading, work measurement, and using precision measuring instruments.  Good organizational, planning, and communication skills required.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing preferred.