Supervisor SMT - 3rd shift
Department: SMT (117)
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Chester, CT
Description
Job Title: Supervisor
Department: Production
Schedule: Sunday – Thursday 10:00PM – 6:30AM
Facility location: Chester, CT
Summary: Supervises a manufacturing production department which includes, but is not limited to, all aspects of employee performance and engagement. Creates daily work schedules, follows standard manufacturing procedures, and monitors work to meet product specifications and production targets. Resolves production problems and answers questions about processes, methods, or equipment. Delivers training for new processes or equipment and onboards new employees. Oversees quality testing of completed assemblies to ensure compliance with tolerances and product specifications. Reviews daily production records to identify trends or potential performance issues.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Leads a functional team or unit in area of expertise.
* Prepares, monitors, and may be responsible for budget, staffing, and or business/operational results of a functional team or project.
* Directly manages individual contributors and collaborates with other supervisors and group leaders.
* Audits work processes and products to confirm production specifications are met.
* Maintains and updates production records and produces reports as necessary.
* Manages operation to maximize production of quality products and minimize cost.
* Trains and evaluates production employees.
* Fosters a positive work environment by addressing employee concerns, resolving conflicts, and ensuring clear and respectful communication. Responsible for ensuring that production output goals are met.
* Strives to ensure employee well-being by fostering a positive work environment and promoting Whelen values.
* Coaches employees and holds them accountable for performance.
* Coordinates department onboarding for all incoming associates.
* Ensures a smooth and effective shift turnover/handoff.
* Responsible for the full employee life-cycle.
* Collaborates effectively with cross-functional areas.
* Coordinates workflows between production control and production floor.
* Works closely with department associates, leads, understanding expectations knowing when to escalate to manager.
* Identifies process problems and presents ideas and solutions through the Continuous Improvement program.
* Ensures all safety, policies, and procedures are followed.
* Documents metrics and KPIs for the department/team.
Scope:
* Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of business or technical support or production team.
* Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion, coordinates work activities with other supervisors.
* Decisions are guided by policies, procedures, and business plan; receives guidance and oversight from manager.
Requirements:
* Prior supervisory experience with track record of success.
All Employees Shall
* Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements.
* Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.
* Attend scheduled EH&S training program.
* Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans.
* Recommend improved EH&S practices.
Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and third parties. This ability to communicate requires the employee to be conversant in English as the majority of our workforce and the third parties that we encounter only speak English.
The incumbent is responsible for complying with the policies in Whelen’s “Employee Handbook.”
Whelen Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex
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