Alkegen

manufacturing

ProductionSupervisor

Marshalltown, Iowa, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Production Supervisor at Alkegen. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost performance of his/her assigned area and/or shift.. Coordination of the operational activities of all press/punch operations, specialty gasket processes, associated finishing processes, and shipping.”

What You'll Achieve.

Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost performance; measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost; plant’s CI/VCP goals

Industry & Context.

manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Initiates corrective and preventive actions to minimize unplanned downtime or resolve process or material issues.

Eligibility Requirements

Must be able to work extended hours when required.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

One to three years of supervisory experience preferably in a manufacturing environment., Three to five years of experience in a manufacturing environment., Knowledge and experience with lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma., Good computer skills including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook., communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to organize, manage, and control workflow.

Nice to Have

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or Paper Science, Work experience in a mid-to-heavy industrial environment, OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour safety training or equivalent

What You'll Do.

Cost performance of his/her assigned area and/or shift.

Coordination of the operational activities of all press/punch operations

specialty gasket processes

associated finishing processes

and/or coordinate activities in all manufacturing centers within the Lancaster plant operation.

Leading continual improvement initiatives and implementing lean practices.

Support all operational and organizational strategies and initiatives.

Ensures staffing and equipment readiness for effective execution of manufacturing schedules.

Monitor process performance.

Initiates corrective and preventive actions to minimize unplanned downtime or resolve process or material issues.

Identifies CI opportunities and leads JDI

and small-to-medium size projects in support of the plant’s CI/VCP goals.

Verification of accurate production reporting (BPC’s & KPI’s).

Resolves reporting issues as they arise.

and evaluates the members of the production team.

Coordination of time and attendance system/labor reporting.

Daily approval of time and attendance punches including pay codes.

Establishes employees work assignments and schedules and makes necessary changes to the employee’s schedule.

Ensures associate compliance to company policies and follows through on consistent and fair application of disciplinary action when needed.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Works closely with Engineering and Maintenance to monitor process performance.; Manages, develops, trains, coaches, and evaluates the members of the production team.

Communication Scope

communication and interpersonal skills

Process & Methodology

JDI, Kaizen, small-to-medium size projects

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