Manufacturing Supervisor I job

We are a global leader in the irrigation, outdoor lighting, dispensing technology, and custom manufacturing industries. Driving our continued success is the combined energy and talents of the nearly 3,000 people on our team. Together, we create a diverse array of products that can be seen all over the world, from residential landscapes to national landmarks, stadiums, parks, hotels, and municipal buildings. Although we're global, we're family owned, and our casual, fun, and caring company culture is what makes this a special place to work. As we grow, we are dedicated to preserving our unique culture that makes our employees proud to work here. Whether you're pursuing a career at our headquarters in Southern California, or an opportunity at one of our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, or something somewhere in between, we look forward to welcoming you to Hunter Industries and our Family of Companies.

About this Role:

Work Schedule: 3rd Shift - 11:00pm - 7:30am - Sunday - Thursday

The Manufacturing Supervisor I supervises and coordinates a small manufacturing work area in accordance with scheduled manufacturing build requirements and quality performance standards. S/he coaches, trains, and guides employees to work as a team that value accountability, trust, and overall cohesiveness with the goal of producing the highest performance and quality in the manufacturing products.

Demonstrates behavior that is consistent with the company's values of Customer Satisfaction, Innovation, Family, and Social Responsibility.

Essential Job Functions/Tasks:

1. Communicates, trains, guides and coaches employees to achieve operational initiatives that optimize team efforts in the manufacturing of high quality products.

2. Provides hands-on supervision of manufacturing floor personnel. Identifies and recommends training and development opportunities to drive a culture of teamwork with high quality output. Continuously communicates operational standards and process improvement initiatives to the staff. Gives feedback and direction to low performers and recognition and praise to high performers. Clearly communicates how each employee contributes to the success of the team in achieving excellent KPI results.

3. Schedules and assigns personnel to work according to the demand of the manufacturing schedules. Continually assesses the limitations of equipment capacity and materials supply to directly make adjustments to personal for optimization of manufacturing output. Assesses each employee's abilities and skills to match with capabilities required for each area of the manufacturing floor.

4. Continuously monitors and tracks output, manufacturing processes, labor efficiencies, direct operating expenses, and quality indicators for assigned cost centers. Measures performance and quality, and drives positive results in operational KPIs. Recommends adjustments to processes and resolutions to issues. Reports on these KPIs to the manager.

5. Tracks manufacturing expenses against the budget and recommends measures for cost reduction as well as any need for additional supplies, equipment, and personnel.

6. Establishes and builds working relationships with other departmental personnel, such as Planning, Maintenance, Engineering, Finance, and Quality, to meet production schedules and resolve difficult or continuing problems and initiate continuous improvement efforts. Meets regularly on a formal basis with such groups to review production results and improvement priorities.

Other Job Functions:

Provides support and assistance when needed in all areas of the department. Keeps work area clean and orderly.

Performs other related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position.

Responsibility for safety is an important part of the supervisory position at Hunter Industries. It can only be successful when each supervisor and lead understands that they play a key role in the implementation of the company Injury and Illness Prevention Program and safety procedures. They are to recognize hazards and correct unsafe conditions in a timely manner. They should set the tone for safety by personal example and commitment to following company safety policies. Supervisor and lead personnel should investigate work related injuries and illnesses and take corrective and preventive action, including disciplining those who break the rules. Violators should be treated with fairness and firmness.RequirementsEducation/Training Required:

Associates Degree Preferred or equivalent education/experience.

Experience Required:

Minimum three years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Minimum of two years of experience in a supervisory role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):

KSA #1: Excellent people management skills including the ability to communicate clear expectations to inspire, energize, and motivate the team. Identify and develop key performing employees. Understand succession planning and guide employees in career planning. Experience or knowledge of developing and training employees.

KSA #2: Excellent communication skills with ability to give both verbal and written presentations.

KSA #3: Experience working with manufacturing methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing and Six-Sigma.

KSA #4: Experience in developing, implementing and improving key performance indicator metrics through strong data analysis and continuous improvement.

KSA #5: Requires ability to set multiple goals and objectives, to set and meet time lines, and to achieve goals and objectives. Must have excellent organizational and management skills.

KSA #6: Knowledge of P&L, cost accounting, cash flow, capital management, budgeting, and other financial concepts routinely used in planning and measuring a plant's performance.

KSA #7: Ability to effectively influence change.

KSA #8: Skilled in data driven decision making including the ability to collect, analyze, and present statistically valid manufacturing data (cost, capacity, ROI, yield, utilization and efficiencies).

KSA #9: Knowledge of OSHA and other related safety requirements for manufacturing industry.

KSA #10: Knowledge of physical mechanisms and engineering phenomena associated with the manufacture and performance of products.

KSA #11: Requires moderate proficiency in use of computer with ability to perform word processing and to use spreadsheets.

KSA #12: Must have strong interpersonal skills and requires team-oriented leadership, awareness, sensitivity and flexibility. Can effectively and easily communicate clear instructions that motivate teamwork. Excellent written and oral communication. Ability to build a team of trust and cohesiveness.

KSA #13: Excellent interpersonal skills for use at all levels.

KSA #14: Experience in recognizing high performing employees and recommending appropriate training and development. Has experience identifying the necessary skill sets for each work area, developing employees to meet that skill set, and coaching the maintenance of performance of that skill set.

KSA #15: Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement. Knowledge of manufacturing key performance indicators.

KSA #16: Knowledge of OSHA and other related safety requirements for manufacturing industry.

KSA #17: Knowledge of physical mechanisms associated with the manufacture and performance of products.

KSA #18: Requires moderate proficiency in use of computer with ability to perform word processing and to use spreadsheets.

KSA #19: Must be able to accurately perform intermediate mathematical and statistical calculations.

KSA #20: Must be able to instinctively use scientific methods to quickly troubleshoot complex multi-dimensional problems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's) Preferred:

Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.

Physical Demands:

Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Frequently is required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Regularly lift, push, pull and/or move up to 52 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and may require PPE.

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