Production Supervisor

1. Objective:

The primary objective of the Production Supervisor is to plan, organize and control production in the company’s OEM Department to ensure that goods are produced efficiently, on time, within budget and to standard.

1. Roles and Responsibilities:

• Execute and complete customer orders per daily production schedule, as well as, any tasks given by Executive Management
• Oversee the forecast and control of component product requirements for current and future production demands in line with customer requirements
• Maintain stock controls in line with customer demand and facility fiscal budget
• Oversee receiving of materials for site
• Maintain all work areas to comply with 6S (sort, set, shine, standardize, sustain, safety)
• Report defective materials to QEHS; assist in Root Cause Analysis where necessary
• Ensure the safe working environment is always maintained and that the appropriate safety regulations and policies are being adhered to
• Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on machines as required per P.M. charts
• Ability to apply common sense and competence to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
• Adhere to all Company assembly processes and work instructions
• Quality assurance of assemblies within production area
• Introduce process improvements into areas of responsibility
• Maintain daily production schedule to meet team goals
• Do not overbuild or under build orders without being approved by management
• Team members are responsible for the quality of each product
• Follow all Company process and procedures
• Down Time: Ensure team members are always to keep busy during work hours.
  • Wipe down equipment
  • Clean work areas
  • Organize areas
  • Replenish stock
  • Empty trash bins
  • 6S OEM facility
• Additional duties as assigned

Note: The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their Supervisor/Manager.

1. Role Requirements:

• Basic math comprehension (fractions, add/subtract, division, multiplication)
• Perform inventory counts
• Read/write English
• Use and read a tape measure
• Highschool diploma or equivalent
• Forklift driving certification through the Company
• Company Product Technical Manual training
• Crimp machine training (WI and performance verification)
• Auto saw training (WI and performance verification)
• M3 and livewire training
• Hydraulics experience

1. Safety Responsibilities:

• Follow Safety standards and comply with procedures, rules and regulations
• Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization
• Participate in the Total Continuous Improvement program
• Attend all employee Safety Meetings
• Use prescribed Personal Protective Equipment
• Observe restricted areas and all warning signs

1. Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work environment varies depending on job function, site and activity. This role will generally be exposed to both indoor office working conditions, as well as, warehouse conditions. Warehouse area provides protection from outside weather/elements in most cases but is not climate controlled. Adequate lighting and ventilation exist in all areas of the facility.

1. Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus . Frequently required to stand, walk, kneel, crouch. Regularly required to sit and stand throughout the day. Required to use hands to handle or feel. Frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. Required to hear, listen and communicate with others on production floor while machinery is operating.