Production Supervisor

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Hours/Days: 40 hours a week

About the Position:

The Production Supervisor in the department of operations supports Genie, Redmond, WA.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will be dependent on business needs and might be tailored to individual strengths and interests. However, you can expect to -

Reviews production orders to determine types, quantities, variations, specifications, and proposed delivery of products, then schedules and estimates team member hours and materials needed to complete assignments

Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products, utilizing knowledge of production processes, machine and plant capability, and human resources requirements

Reviews production reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to continually minimize costs and enhance productivity and quality

Inspects machines to ensure optimal utilization

Interprets blueprints, specifications, and job orders such as engineering change notices to team members, makes and participates in assignments, and conducts inspections of work

Develops measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality. Implements changes in working conditions and use of equipment and tools that improve work flow, efficiency, and team member safety

Coordinates production requirements with material handling and participates in the "just-in-time" philosophy

Trains new team members including work team leaders. Communicates company philosophies and policies, teaches and demonstrates work routines, and documents performance

Maintains records of day-to-day activity including time and materials, process steps, and occurrences.

May set up and/or verify settings on production machines

Initiates communications on employee relations matters such as promotions, transfers, attendance, discipline, work conditions, and personal assistance. Resolves team member grievances and problems, facilitating solutions or forwarding situations to higher authority

Conducts review of team leader and team member performance

Oversees and participates in the inspection of materials used in the manufacture Genie products

Enters and retrieves production information onto a computerized data entry screen or a custom-designed form.

Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Welding, assemblyand machine operating experience in a production environment strongly preferred

High School Diploma/GED

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience preferred

Strong technical ability and understanding of Lean manufacturing Principles

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Flexible, with strong teamwork orientation

Good verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated leadership ability, including experience coaching and training others

Strong math skills

Excellent problem solving skills

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $76,000 - $85,000. USD. In addition to salary, this position is eligible for a 6% performance bonus. Compensation changes throughout/at end of program provided meeting performance expectations. All eligible Team Members will be offered health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), short-term and long-term disability, extended leave options, paid time off, company holidays, 401k matching, employee stock purchase plan, legal assistance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement and discount programs.

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

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