Senior Production Supervisor

Company: Photofabrication Engineering Inc.
Location: Milford
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description Summary: The Senior Production Supervisor is a dynamic leader responsible for all aspects of the production department with a focus on continuously improving productivity, processes, and team skillsets through training, cross-training and persistent motivation of the team. The production departments include Surface Preparation, Coat, Print, Develop, Etch, Strip and Rinse/Dry. Strong communication with other departments such as Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, EHS and Waste Treatment is crucial to manage resources, scheduling, and customer expectations driven by internal metrics. Role and Responsibilities: Promote the Safety-First principle with employees. Participate as an active member of the Safety Committee and conduct floor walks/audits periodically to de-risk operations. Ensure that there---s strong accountability to all company policies and procedures Certify that adequate staffing is allocated to meet the production demand schedule Ensure punctual, reliable, and acceptable attendance and approves employee---s hours including overtime and PTO Establish and monitor productivity goals for the manufacturing equipment Monitor production activities to obtain on-time deliveries to customers. Adjust schedules and/or priorities as necessary to be successful. Visible leadership presence with 50% or more time spent on the production floor Evaluate machine capacity to ensure efficient production with minimal downtime Develop SOP---s and training documents to improve workflows and training Investigate and resolve production issues Assist in employee onboarding, performance evaluation, feedback, promotion, retention, and termination activities Be an energic, positive leader with high motivation Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor---s degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a manufacturing setting. Minimum 5 years of experience directly managing employees within a production environment required. Demonstrated success at first-line supervisory level or leading a small production operation Proven ability to lead employees and ensure that training and development is performed Advanced computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Prior experience in Etching, Photochemical Machining and/or Lithography highly desired Strong communication and interpersonal skills Fluency in English required, Spanish is a plus Physical Requirements: Work will be performed primarily in a manufacturing environment Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes May require extended periods of standing or sitting Ability to lift (up to) 50 pounds Pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, and lifting may be required Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities

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