Associate Production Supervisor

About the role

This role supervises and directs cross-functional operations teams so that a customer's product cost, quality and availability goals are met. It involves managing production capacity versus demand, supporting continuous improvement and acting as Quality Team Leader for a customer product or production lines.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in internal ISO audits and attend team meetings, documenting action items and keeping the team informed of customer concerns.
• Identify resource gaps in the department and deploy counter measures; recruit and hire resources to support production lines.
• Support continuous improvement by following up on Corrective Action Requests (CARs) and the Quality mission statement.
• Help plan and run production schedules based on MRP and capacity, and monitor progress to keep build and ship schedules on track.
• Ensure established policies, processes and procedures are followed, and manage, track and analyse production capacity versus demand.
• Interface with all departments, assist in technical reviews to improve delivery and cost, and help identify best-in-class practices.
• Drive long-term process assessments to optimise output reliability, improve inventory accuracy, and work with finance on inventory control.

Required profile

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience; a bachelor's degree is a plus.
• Supervisory and leadership background, with a strong background supporting a high-volume manufacturing operation.
• Experience in an international, multi-plant contract manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organisational skills, and proven track record implementing complex cross-functional projects.
• Hands-on, team player able to lead and multitask in a dynamic situation.

Required skills

• ISO background (a must)
• Six Sigma White Belt
• MRP-based production scheduling