Supervisor, Production

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for planning and coordinating all manufacturing activities in order to meet schedule requirements in a safe manner. Supervises hourly coordinators and production employees while evaluating and coaching employees to improve performance. They are also expected to actively support the SQDCME Scorecard initiatives (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale and Environment) in their respective area.

Organizational Relationship

This position will report to the area Operations Manager.

Key Accountabilities

• Supervises the process and employees engaged in the manufacturing of products within assigned department and shift to meet schedule attainment goals

• Develops and executes production plans to achieve departmental and plant goals for all SQDCME metrics

• Completes daily production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishes work results and establishes priorities

• Achieves manufacturing results by appropriately managing labor based on work requirements and communicating clear job expectations

• Develops, directs, and manages production employees and train them to properly utilize all equipment and tools

• Coaches and counsels employees while coordinating and enforcing process controls, company policies, programs and procedures

• Promotes a clean, safe work environment throughout the facility

• Initiates and fosters a spirit of cooperation within and between departments

• Consistently updates and maintains Safe Work Instructions (SWIs) and completes required audits

• Leads, promotes and supports continuous improvement activities, including the ECO System

• Coordinates and supports training and onboarding for all new employees

• Develops hourly coordinator and employee cross training plans and maintains skills matrices

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree (preferred) in Business Management, Engineering or Technology

• 2 -- 3+ years supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment

• Ability to identify OSHA compliance issues and control of hazards

• Ability to lead, motivate and develop direct reports insert team building

• Experience implementing lean manufacturing, 5S and other continuous improvement concepts

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Kronos, ADP, SAP and other business software/systems preferred

• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously

Leadership Attributes

• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion. Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences and strive for transparency and inclusiveness

• Seek to listen. Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions.

• Always learn. Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo.

• Be authentic. Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy and grit in everything you do.

• Win together. Collaborate, seek alignment and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash.

Key Competencies

• Ensures accountability by holding self and others accountable to meet commitments

• Drives and consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances

• Drives Engagement through creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best

• Shows resilience from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations