Production Supervisor
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ProductionSupervisor
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“Production Supervisor at Production Supervisor. Skills: Material flow, Lean manufacturing, Process improvement. Lead Market Team employees. Train employees”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve replenishment routes; Reduce handling; Strengthen standard work
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma or G. E. D, 3 plus years manufacturing experience, 2+ years of experience in Lean manufacturing
Nice to Have
manufacturing leadership experience preferred, ability to articulate and apply Lean concepts and methodologies
What You'll Do.
Lead Market Team employees
Conduct performance reviews
Mentor employees on performance
Oversee day-to-day material flow operations
Ensure inventory is accurately placed
Ensure parts are picked correctly
Ensure production lines are serviced on time
Ensure materials move efficiently
Handle daily performance using communication boards
Use visual management tools
Drive out waste throughout material handling
Improve replenishment routes
Strengthen standard work
Ensure a clean and safe working environment
Prevent potential problems and hazardous conditions
Support nVent’s safety programs
Review and submit payroll hours
Enter exception hours
Support new process introduction
Support product introduction
Ensure material flow adapts to new requirements
Ensure line-support processes adapt to new requirements
Develop key improvement projects
Fulfill related duties as needed
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams
Process & Methodology
Continuous improvement projects
Full Job Description
We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. **WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:** * Directly lead Market Team employees, including training, directing, conducting performance reviews, educating, and mentoring on performance across product put‑away, parts picking, manufacturing line servicing, and material movement activities. * Look after day‑to‑day material flow operations to ensure inventory is accurately placed, parts are picked correctly, production lines are serviced on time, and materials move efficiently throughout the plant to support production commitments. * Handle daily performance through the use of process center communication boards and other visual management tools to communicate priorities, identify issues, and ensure smooth operational flow. * Be a change agent and drive out waste throughout material handling and flow processes through the deployment of Lean methodology, focusing on improving replenishment routes, reducing handling, and strengthening standard work. * Ensure a clean and safe working environment for all employees, emphasizing prevention of potential problems and hazardous conditions in material handling areas, and support nVent’s safety programs. * Review and submit payroll hours on a weekly basis, entering exception hours as needed for Market Team employees. * Support new process and product introduction by ensuring material flow and line‑support processes adapt effectively to new requirements. * Develop key improvement projects related to material movement, picking accuracy, put‑away efficiency, and line‑service reliability, and fulfill related duties as needed. **YOU HAVE:** * High school diploma or G.E.D * Ideally 3 plus years manufacturing experience, with a preference for manufacturing leadership experience preferred * Ideally 2+
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