Production Supervisor

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Supervisor, Production DEPT: Manufacturing/Operations

REPORTS TO: Manager, Operations DATE: June 2016

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PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment while overseeing, planning and directing the appropriate allocation of manpower that enables the team to meet established schedules and specifications efficienctly. This person provides high-level management support for all activities on the shift and at other times when needed.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Responsible for managing all aspects of the shift with a focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and profitability.
• Promote and implement company's Lean Manufacturing, 5S and Continuous Improvement initiatives. Coordinates with Manufacturing Engineering and other departments with implementation of new processes and equipment within production.
• Responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting pertinent shift information regarding production, labor, and quality.
• Ability to schedule/manage daily manpower requirements with respect to production needs in the most efficient manner.
• Assures efficient and economical utilization of materials, continuous improvements, and elimination of wasteful practices.
• Assures that facilities, machinery, and equipment are running properly to maintain safety, efficiency and quality, and if not, coordinates corrections with staff and/or other departments.
• Training and onboarding of new hires to ensure they understand their roles/responsibilities. Ensure consistent company policy and procedure compliance
• Maintains good employee relations and takes proper and judicious disciplinary measures when required, handles grievances.
• Assess the work performance of their employees, identifying areas of improvement and providing appropriate feedback.All other duties/projects as assigned by management.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor's degree in a field related to manufacturing (engineering, business, management) is preferred.
• Five or more years of related experience is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with implementing Lean Manufacturing and 5S practices.
• Excellent communicative skills are necessary.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Good mechanical aptitude, significant planning and organizational skills relating to manufacturing and demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to interact positively with co-workers and other employees. This position will be responsible for maintaining and enforcing company policy and procedures.
• Ability to work varying hours, including some weekend shifts.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office applications
• Experience with SAP a plus

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Paper Mate, Sharpie, Dymo, EXPO, Parker, Elmers, Coleman, Marmot, Oster, Sunbeam, FoodSaver, Mr. Coffee, Graco, Baby Jogger, NUK, Calphalon, Rubbermaid, Contigo, First Alert, and Yankee Candle. For hundreds of millions of consumers, Newell Brands makes life better every day, where they live, learn, work and play. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal OpportunityEmployers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.