Production Supervisor - Largo, FL

Job Overview

The Production Supervisor – Line Defender will be responsible to oversee all aspects of the product in our St. Petersburg location.  This supervisor will oversee a team of approximately 20 employees in the areas of Assembly, Test, Inspection, Warehouse, Shipping & Receiving.  Works closely with Production Manager, Manufacturing Engineer and the other Production Supervisors and assists in coordinating activities of workers.  They will apply knowledge of assembly techniques, machine setup, and quality procedures.  Works with all other production and assembly workers as needed.  Ensures all work procedures are followed by production workers.  Capable of assessing and analyzing process control methods and Root Cause analysis.

The Production Supervisor will maintain all production work records such as Product Change Orders, Corrective Action Requests, Production Travelers, Production Schedules, Materials, Parts, Quality, Time and Production records.  They will need to be able to read and interpret all production related printed materials such as blueprints, specifications, job orders, assembly drawings, process procedures, and all engineering aids.  They will be responsible for helping to set up workstations according to work instructions or process sheets and provide a sample piece for workers as needed.

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A Day In The Life

ESSENTIAL  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

•    Demonstrates machine setup and operation, and trains Assemblers in procedures of assembly, wiring, and soldering techniques, using hand tools and soldering equipment.

•    Informs Production Manager of planned work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, and anticipated delays.

•    Enforces safety regulations.

•    Responsible for identifying, reporting, and escalating building issues when they affect safety, quality or production.

•    Communicate with others to coordinate activities of individual departments.

•    Returns defective assemblies or subassemblies to operator and instructs operator on the appropriate method of repair.

•    Recommends to Manufacturing Engineer revision of methods of operation or material handling, alterations in equipment layout, or other changes to increase production or improve standards.

•    Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.

•    Assist in generating process procedures and visual aids where needed.

•    Operates all assembly tools, inspection devices, and assembly equipment such as vernier calipers, micrometers, rulers, Amp and Molex Crimpers, etc.

•    Relieve operators from workstations, as required.

•    Assists in assigning workers to workstations.

•    Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.

•    Understands concepts of Lean Manufacturing.

•    Review and approve employee timecards and manage employees vacation days.

•    Comply with all work rules, including but not limited to, the Company's safety and attendance policies.

•    Employee coaching, discipline and writing reviews.

•    Work overtime as required.

•    Advise supervisory staff of any situation affecting quality, performance and safety.

•    Identify workmanship defects.

•    Consistently meets the company's production and quality standards.

•    Follow all safety guidelines on MSDS sheets for hazardous materials in work area.

•    Maintains skills matrices and training logs. Identify and initiate training programs for production personnel as applicable and/or required.

•    Works closely with materials management to ensure parts availability in order to minimize interruptions of the manufacturing flow.

•    All other duties as assigned by management.

What will help you thrive in this role?

Required EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 2-year degree from an accredited college. Experience with automated test equipment and troubleshooting a plus.
  
  
• 5 years within an electromechanical assembly environment.  1-year minimum experience as a supervisor.

• Ability to perform all job responsibilities of an Assembler.

• Ability to identify electronic and mechanical components.

MACHINES/TOOL/EQUIPMENT

• Hand tools - various simple assembly equipment that requires little or no adjustment

Digital multimeters, AC power supply, DC power supply, hypot tester (AC/DC), hand solder tools, Software used: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Windows operating System (set directories & structure), Visio program for schematic documentation, enterprise

LANGUAGE SKILLS - Ability to read and interpret documents such as work instructions, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and other procedure manuals.  Ability to write legible sentences and speak so others understand information.