Bilingual Production Supervisor 1st shift; Mon-Thur 5am to 3:30pm

Purpose of position

This position contributes to the achievement of Company and Plant objectives by overseeing efficient, cost-effective assembly of filters. The supervisor directs the activities of department personnel to complete production schedules safely and on a timely basis while controlling costs, efficiency, quality, and equipment. This person also carries out administrative functions within Company rules and procedures.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

1. Advise the Production Manager/Operations Manager about the status of the department and provide information that might affect the company and/or division.

2. Engage the team in identifying and implementing continuous improvement in the areas of Safety, Quality, Cost, Productivity, and Customer Satisfaction.

3. Ensure employees are properly trained in all aspects of their jobs to include safety, quality, and production. Identify gaps and develop training plans.

4. Manage personnel for maximum safety, efficiency, and productivity.

5. Ensure all employees are working in a safe manner by developing a culture in which employees address unsafe conditions, and unsafe behavior as well as participate and make suggestions for improvement.

6. Review production schedules to plan work for departments and assign workload to ensure that you maintain the highest efficiency.

7. Supervise personnel to verify soundness in staffing and ability to function effectively and as part of a team.

8. Call deficiencies to the attention of appropriate personnel.

9. Assure that assembly lines and machinery are set up with the materials needed per schedules.

10. Oversee correct use and maintenance of machinery and equipment. Inform the correct personnel when a machine or equipment needs repair.

11. Verify and approve the accuracy of production reports at the end of each shift.

12. Perform administrative functions such as employee performance review and counseling.

13. Strictly adhere to facility safety, housekeeping, and quality guidelines.

14. Develop a lean management technology with the entire team.

15. Participate in 6S initiatives and support as needed

16. Submit daily paperwork timely and accurately.

17. Perform other duties as assigned by the Production/Operations Manager and or Plant Manager.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Ensure that the month-end inventory is completed with accuracy.

2. Conduct regular safety meetings. Enforce safety rules and procedures.

3. Maintain good housekeeping practices within the department.

4. Be fluent in Spanish and English