We are looking for a skilled Production Supervisor to lead a team of 30+ operators. You will manage the daily production schedule to meet takt time, ensure continuous flow with minimal rework, and remove constraints to optimize production. As a leader, you'll provide training, feedback, and support to team members while modeling expected behaviors. You will solve problems using tools like 5 Whys and work with cross-functional teams to implement root cause solutions. Additionally, you'll drive continuous improvement, communicate production plans, and uphold high standards for attendance, safety, quality, and productivity, while facilitating the training of new employees.
Job Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage a production line of 30+ operators
- Ensure daily production schedules meet takt time requirements
- Maintain real-time public visual records of production status
- Proactively identify and address constraints to optimize workflow
- Ensure continuous production flow with appropriate resources and minimal rework
- Lead by example, modeling expected behaviors and fostering a positive work environment
- Provide team members with the right balance of challenge, support, training, and feedback for success
- Understand and manage all skills, tasks, and time requirements for production activities
- Use problem-solving tools like 5 Whys and KT to identify and address issues
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (material handlers, process engineering, production scheduling) to solve problems
- Identify root causes and develop solutions to resolve production challenges
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure execution with the production team
- Communicate production plans, updates, and corrective actions effectively
- Address attendance, safety, quality, and productivity concerns with the team
- Lead training for new employees to ensure they are prepared for success
Job Skills & Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proven experience in managing and leading teams
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- High-energy, hands-on leader who leads by example
- Proficient in MS Office
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Experience in building or leading production or station teams
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Minimum 1 year of employment with BLOX preferred
- Participation in BLOX Leaders in Training program preferred