Production Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY:

Motivates, develops, and directs the work of production employees to ensure the manufacture of products consistent with Company expectations and customer requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Motivates, develops, and directs the work of production employees.
• Sets clear expectations for performance, holds production employees accountable to work standards, and appraises performance on an ongoing basis.
• Identifies developmental needs of production employees. Provides coaching, mentoring, and necessary resources for production employees to expand their job knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Trains employees on the processes and methods required to achieve Company standards for quality, quantity, and safety. Delegates training responsibility to experienced production employees as necessary and appropriate.
• Assists in the recruitment and orientation of production employees.
• Monitors work of production employees to ensure that all production, quality, housekeeping, and safety procedures are being followed. Ensures that department work instructions reflect current policies and procedures.
• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications through the use of various inspection measuring equipment, including bore gages, rail gages, and ID and OD micrometers.
• Interprets complicated and involved sketches, routings, and product specifications.
• Analyzes work orders, production schedules, and other reports to determine production requirements and evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
• Collaborates with Production Control to establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals and ensure a smooth transition between work shifts.
• Confers with other supervisors and management to coordinate and improve the efficiency of operations and activities within or between departments. Initiates and fosters a spirit of cooperation and teamwork.
• Assists Engineering with product and process development.
• Applies knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and resource allocation to maximize manufacturing efficiencies and drive process improvements.
• Actively participates in management, production, quality, and training meetings.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, benchmarking state-of-the art practices, and participating in professional organizations and networks.
• Reports reasonable suspicion of drug or alcohol use, consistent with Ace Precision’s Drug and Alcohol Testing policy and procedures.
• Proceeds with minimal supervision.
• Maintains or exceeds production standards through efficient organization and planning.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of and conformity with Ace Precision Quality System work instruction requirements that govern production operations.
• Follows and complies with safety policies and procedures.
• Accurately completes all required documentation.
• Meets attendance policy requirements.
• Contributes to team effort by assisting in areas as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Company policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include: training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing employee complaints and resolving problems with the assistance of Human Resources; maintaining positive employee-employer relations; and handling confidential employee issues with discretion.

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, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, if the Company can do so without undue hardship.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Associate’s Degree in Manufacturing, Business, or related field, with three years of supervisory or lead experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, is essential.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read English and understand sketches, routings, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively with employees and other Company stakeholders. Must possess excellent writing skills. All communications must be thorough and handled with professional expertise.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Requires considerable initiative and decision-making judgment. Must be detail-oriented, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, assess priorities to meet deadlines, recognize workflow, and carefully plan short and long-term projects. Results-oriented, self-starter with the ability to think strategically and effectively work as part of a team.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.