Polyurethane Supervisor at Vibram Corporation in North Brookfield, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Description: Responsible for managing a wide variety of duties in the Polyurethane Department, focusing primarily on daily department personnel management and continuous improvement. This role involves applying principles of operational excellence, such as flow inventory control, 5S, and lean manufacturing, while leading a team, maintaining positive associate relations, and facilitating team-oriented problem-solving. The individual will work from daily schedules, priorities, written or verbal orders, and instructions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
· Lead Department Operations: Assign responsibilities to individuals within the department and shift resources as necessary. Provide support in resolving issues related to processes, procedures, and data collection.· Monitor Workflow: Review and maintain the flow of work through the department. Identify disruptions to flow and ensure adherence to standard work instructions. Provide relevant feedback to management.· Key Metrics Monitoring: Improve, monitor, analyze, and report on key production metrics, including On-Time Delivery, schedule attainment, pitch, and productivity.· Team Building and Skill Development: Responsible for fostering team development, skill-building, and training of associates within the department.· Safety and 5S: Administer 5S checklists, participate in 5S audit teams, and contribute to safety audits. Ensure adherence to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized department.· Quality Best Practices: Demonstrate a sophisticated and professional approach to educating coworkers on best practices for quality assurance and prevention of quality issues. Communicate quality situations and intended results effectively.· Sample and Prototype Production: Monitor and facilitate the production of samples, prototypes, and product validation runs as required.· Quality Communication: Communicate continuously with the Polyurethane Department on quality issues, defect trends, and any necessary corrective actions.· Time and Attendance Management: Process Time and Attendance information for department associates.· Safety and Equipment Monitoring: Detect and report defective or unsafe equipment or conditions. Observe all safety rules, regulations, and practices, ensuring that the department remains organized and compliant.· Project and Quality Maintenance: Work with the Quality Assurance Manager to maintain projects and quality standards on a daily basis.· Regular Attendance: Ensure regular and reliable attendance in accordance with job requirements.· Other Duties: Perform other similar or related duties as required by the position
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and guide associates in the Polyurethane Department. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws, including responsibilities such as:· Interviewing, hiring, and training associates· Planning, assigning, and directing work· Evaluating performance and addressing complaints· Resolving problems within the departmentRequirements: 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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE· Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in manufacturing, with a strong background in polyurethane production or a similar industry· Demonstrated success in manufacturing and leadership roles· Knowledge of Lean processes, tools, and one-piece flow manufacturing· Demonstrated experience with manufacturing processes and quality systems
LANGUAGE SKILLS· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals· Ability to write routine reports and correspondence· Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of the organization
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS· Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals· Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages
COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:· Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions.· Project Management – Develops project plans, coordinates projects, and communicates changes and progress; ensures projects are completed on time and within budget.· Technical Skills – Continuously builds knowledge and skills, and shares expertise with others.· Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on conflict resolution; listens actively without interrupting; maintains control over emotions and remains open to new ideas.· Oral and Written Communication – Speaks and writes clearly, responds well to questions, and demonstrates group presentation skills.· Teamwork – Balances individual and team responsibilities, welcomes feedback, and builds morale and team commitment.· Delegation – Effectively delegates work assignments and sets clear expectations.· Leadership – Inspires and motivates others to perform well; provides recognition and accepts feedback.· Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality, demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness.· Business Acumen – Understands the business implications of decisions, demonstrating knowledge of market and competition.· Cost Consciousness – Works within the budget, develops cost-saving measures, and conserves resources.· Ethics – Acts with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values and builds trust.· Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks on time.· Judgment – Demonstrates sound judgment in decision-making processes.· Motivation – Sets challenging goals and overcomes obstacles; strives to exceed standards of excellence.· Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes tasks, plans efficiently, and organizes others effectively.· Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; reports unsafe conditions.· Professionalism – Approaches others tactfully; remains calm under pressure and takes responsibility for actions.· Quantity – Meets productivity standards and works efficiently to complete tasks on time.
REASONING ABILITY· Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.· Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
COMPUTER SKILLS· Knowledge of manufacturing software and timecard/payroll systems· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
LOCATION: North Brookfield, MASALARY RANGE: $60,000-$70,000
Vibram is a growth company looking for team members to grow with it. Vibram offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment and a collaborative atmosphere for professional development.
Vibram is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.


Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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