The first 3 letters in workplace safety are Y-O-U!
TK Elevator is seeking a Production Supervisor for our Byhalia, TN facility.
This role is responsible for leading and directing the activities of the employees within a production department in compliance with company expectations, standards, processes and LEAN principles to maximize utilization of all employees and equipment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Lead manufacturing SSQDC strategies to meet the performance expectations of business.
Lead in the evaluation of increased production efficiency
Provide work direction to the team as required to meet customer needs, both internal and external
Plans and lead the work flow of the production department under the direction of the Production Manager
Work with support groups to develop and administer systems, procedures and other support tools to assist in producing quality and cost-efficient products
Lead Continuous Improvement processes within the team
Champion effective employee relations within manufacturing by ensuring that employment practices and treatment are fair and consistent
Lead the activities of hourly employees in the production department in compliance with company standards, products, processes and LEAN principles to ensure maximum utilization of personnel and equipment
Identify and investigates product and process problems and takes necessary action to resolve
Visually analyzes and audits standard work to ensure maximum efficiencies
Lead root cause failure analysis for production area, making recommendations for mitigation and resolution and following through to implementation
Lead, train, coach and engage production employees for safe, effective and efficient performance.
Lead all efforts to remove constraints and barriers to efficient/productive team efforts
Collaborate with functional areas to develop and maintain performance metrics, measurements, methods and targets
Working with the Safety function to ensure a safe production environment to promote safety consciousness by modeling the way and investigates safety/health hazards and accidents and respond immediately to the needs and concerns of employees providing them with the tools and facilities required to perform their jobs properly
Lead projects in a cross-functional team environment
Serve as primary communication vehicle between leadership team and production employees
With direction of the Production Manager, administers union contracts and other employee policies and procedures
Maintain clean, orderly work areas according to 6S standards
In coordination with Human Resources and the Production Manager, participate in hiring, employee performance management inclusive of performance reviews while holding individuals accountable to company policies and procedures and union contract administration
Lead daily communication meetings with members of the department/area
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma required
Technical School or Associates Degree in a related field preferred
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, highly preferred
Experience in a union environment preferred
Eight or more years of experience in manufacturing environment with at least six years' in a production leadership role required
Strong knowledge of company products processes and lean principles to train and lead others required.
Excellent customer service skills required
Excellent communication required
Proficiency in Microsoft Suites, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook required
Must possess strong analytical, planning, organizational and time management skills
Demonstrated knowledge of efficient and safe manufacturing operations to include product and associate safety, OSHA standards, product quality (success rates), throughput delivery and cost control (minimizing downtime and waste, optimizing yield)
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma required
Technical School or Associates Degree in a related field preferred
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, highly preferred
Experience in a union environment preferred
Eight or more years of experience in manufacturing environment with at least six years' in a production leadership role required
Strong knowledge of company products processes and lean principles to train and lead others required.
Excellent customer service skills required
Excellent communication required
Proficiency in Microsoft Suites, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook required
Must possess strong analytical, planning, organizational and time management skills
Demonstrated knowledge of efficient and safe manufacturing operations to include product and associate safety, OSHA standards, product quality (success rates), throughput delivery and cost control (minimizing downtime and waste, optimizing yield)
The first 3 letters in workplace safety are Y-O-U!
TK Elevator is seeking a Production Supervisor for our Byhalia, TN facility.
This role is responsible for leading and directing the activities of the employees within a production department in compliance with company expectations, standards, processes and LEAN principles to maximize utilization of all employees and equipment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Lead manufacturing SSQDC strategies to meet the performance expectations of business.
Lead in the evaluation of increased production efficiency
Provide work direction to the team as required to meet customer needs, both internal and external
Plans and lead the work flow of the production department under the direction of the Production Manager
Work with support groups to develop and administer systems, procedures and other support tools to assist in producing quality and cost-efficient products
Lead Continuous Improvement processes within the team
Champion effective employee relations within manufacturing by ensuring that employment practices and treatment are fair and consistent
Lead the activities of hourly employees in the production department in compliance with company standards, products, processes and LEAN principles to ensure maximum utilization of personnel and equipment
Identify and investigates product and process problems and takes necessary action to resolve
Visually analyzes and audits standard work to ensure maximum efficiencies
Lead root cause failure analysis for production area, making recommendations for mitigation and resolution and following through to implementation
Lead, train, coach and engage production employees for safe, effective and efficient performance.
Lead all efforts to remove constraints and barriers to efficient/productive team efforts
Collaborate with functional areas to develop and maintain performance metrics, measurements, methods and targets
Working with the Safety function to ensure a safe production environment to promote safety consciousness by modeling the way and investigates safety/health hazards and accidents and respond immediately to the needs and concerns of employees providing them with the tools and facilities required to perform their jobs properly
Lead projects in a cross-functional team environment
Serve as primary communication vehicle between leadership team and production employees
With direction of the Production Manager, administers union contracts and other employee policies and procedures
Maintain clean, orderly work areas according to 6S standards
In coordination with Human Resources and the Production Manager, participate in hiring, employee performance management inclusive of performance reviews while holding individuals accountable to company policies and procedures and union contract administration
Lead daily communication meetings with members of the department/area
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned
