Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the direction of assigned production resources to ensure optimum manufacturing performance regarding minimizing cost and achieving the highest possible levels of quality and delivery in accordance with the approved business plan. The Production Supervisor will be responsible for the managing of hourly direct labor team members in the assigned manufacturing areas and shift.  This position is also responsible for effectively managing cross-functional relationships with other departments to support effective use of manpower, materials, and equipment, as well as productivity improvement initiatives.

Core Competencies:

• Customer Focus – Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
• Integrity and Trust - Is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner
• Planning - Sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and action plans; measures performance against goals and evaluates results
• Drive for Results - Exceeds goals consistently and is one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented
• Building Effective Teams - Blends people into teams; defines success within team
• Managing Vision and Purpose - Communicates a compelling and inspired vision; rallies support behind the vision; makes the vision sharable by everyone; inspires and motivate entire units or organizations
   

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• A result driven individual who has demonstrated ability working in a high-performance manufacturing environment
• Proven experience in manufacturing management
• Must have good attention to details, while also managing the big picture
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and deal easily with competing priorities
• Must be able to motivate, communicate and drive continuous improvement
• Critical thinker, with excellent analytical abilities
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Solid planning, leadership, and administrative skills
• Demonstrates a strong drive for results
• Good understanding of business principles and practices; can effectively manage the manufacturing function with a bottom-line result

Qualifications:

Required:

• 1-3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in a team-based manufacturing environment required
• Strong MS Office and systems background
• Demonstrated ability to lead hourly manufacturing employees, manage performance, and hold employees accountable to safety, quality, and production standards.

Preferred:

• Experience in wire, cable, extrusion, or related manufacturing environments preferred

• Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment preferred.

• Experience in continuous-process or high-volume manufacturing environments preferred.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent manufacturing leadership experience may be substituted for formal education.