Job Summary


The Production Supervisor manages the manufacturing processes at a Carlisle Architectural Metals facility. Provides leadership and direction for team members to accomplish training objectives, meet production schedules in a high quality, safe manner, facilitates problem solving and decision making. Promotes a high level of teamwork on and between shifts and departments. Responsible for maintaining records to comply with company procedures and applies policies and rules in a fair manner while fostering a participative, yet structured environment.


Duties and Responsibilities:


* Actively supports and participates in employee teams and problem-solving groups; serves as a facilitator, when needed, to maintain the group's focus and provide the necessary resources
* Sets expectations to provide clear, consistent direction related to safety requirements from CCM leadership
* Participates in safety meetings. Partners with EHS Teams to implement required safety initiatives and training. Conducts accident and near miss investigations, confirms incident reports are completed, accurate, and timely
* Supports the operations manager with contributions towards the plant's cost reduction goals through awareness, spend control, and idea generation
* Facilitates decision making and problem-solving processes to foster a more participative and committed approach to the operations, addressing quality concerns/customer complaints
* Works to identify where Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) need to be developed. Ensures that SOPs are followed and recommended for improvement are vetted and implemented when appropriate
* Possesses working knowledge of the manufacturing process
* Provides leadership and direction to production personnel to meet the desired output
* Acts as backup for operations manager when required, due to vacation, offsite meetings, and absenteeism
* Uniformly enforces and applies company policies and procedures to maintain fair and consistent work practices
* Provides input and seeks clarification where necessary to ensure that adequate communication and understanding is occurring
* Provides honest, objective feedback to team members so they clearly understand company expectations and potential development opportunities
* Maintains shift personnel records as required
* Initiates work assignments to address training needs required to ensure production goals can be met with qualified personnel
* Manages team to minimize defects and rework
* Plays a central leadership role in the deployment, sustainment, and training of the Carlisle Operating System (COS) across the site. This includes leveraging Continuous Improvement Leadership behaviors and processes (ex. MDI), COS tools (ex. SQDC Boardwalks, Kaizen), and daily coaching with the production team
* Coaches and encourages crews to identify and implement such opportunities


Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:


* Familiar with day-to-day manufacturing activities and positions on the production floor
* Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and problem-solving tools
* Ability to quickly identify safety concerns and address with the necessary team members
* Strong interpersonal skills with colleagues and direct reports
* Strong MS Office and ERP skills, SAP preferred


Competencies:


* Teamwork


* Builds trust with others by encouraging open dialogue and collaboration. Seeks diverse perspectives to create stronger solutions.
* Managing Change


* Able to keep on track despite difficulties or barriers that may be encountered. Addresses conflict to find common ground solutions.
* Continuous Improvement


* Retains a mindset of always striving to make things better. Applies continuous improvement tools and processes to every aspect of the role.
* Customer Focus


* Listens to understand the needs of customers (internal and external). Builds trusting relationships and seeks innovative solutions for all customers. Always has the customer's needs top of mind.
* Continuous Learning


* Understands individual strengths and opportunity areas and seeks development opportunities to leverage strengths and lean into opportunity areas. Open to both giving and receiving feedback.
* Drive for Results


* Always has a sense of urgency to solve problems with actions. Seeks to align goals with attainment of organizational strategy and has a sense of ownership and personal accountability for actions taken.
* Strategic Thinking


* Thinks three to five years ahead or beyond; challenges assumptions and conventional wisdom.
* Leading People


* Influence's others and empowers team to execute efficiently.
* Developing People


* Invests time in finding, mentoring, and coaching talent.


Education and Experience:


* Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field required
* Experience: 5 years in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated leadership abilities


* Metal fabrication environment preferred


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