Manufacturing Supervisor

OUR MISSION PD Instore is a future-forward creator of brand solutions that enlightens, inspires, and transforms the consumer’s experience.   OUR VISION We foster stronger personal connections by creating environments that inspire people to realize what is possible.   OUR PURPOSE We believe we can create opportunities to enrich people’s lives by helping one another achieve something greater than what we thought was possible.

OUR VALUES FAMILY – We believe in the importance of creating lasting relationships where everyone is accepted and supported without judgement.   INNOVATION – We believe that growth comes from embracing change; by introducing new ideas and fostering original and creative thinking.   EMPOWERMENT – We believe in equipping our people with the best possible knowledge, tools and resources they need to be stronger, confident and self-determined.   COLLABORATION – We believe in the power of working and evolving together, through an unwavering desire to support and partner with one another to succeed.

Summary

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for executing goals and objectives established by the Director of Operations. Continually assess processes to ensure the team is meeting our customer needs in the most effective and efficient manner. Ensure all team members are knowledgeable of the manufacturing goals/objectives and are actively engaged to ensure goals/objectives are being met.

 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensure that all ongoing safety requirements are met and first reports of injury are completed accurately and in a timely manner
• Responsible for daily production and work schedules to ensure that work is completed on-time and within quality standards
• Proactively notify other departments/managers of work delays, missed deadlines, etc.
• Responsible for inventory accuracy within the department
• Be a change agent and drive out waste throughout the manufacturing operation
• Lead the development of continuous improvement plans, as well as the implementation of those plans, ensuring that current commitments are achieved while improvements are being made
• Drive a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving and decision making as well as recognizing them for exceptional work
• Responsible for production layout of physical work stations for maximum work flow efficiency
• Propose equipment maintenance recommendations and support justifications for new equipment purchases to management for review
• Full hiring, termination, discipline and performance management responsibilities for work teams
• Responsible for regular approval of department payroll hours and hours reporting
• Manage capacity to successfully fulfill market demands
• May be asked to provide assistance to other work areas as required by the business
• Fosters a culture that values family, innovation, collaboration and empowerment
• Follows all safety and workplace policies

 

Competencies and Skills

• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent coaching, facilitating and counseling capabilities
• Ability to lead a cross-functional team and complete projects as laid out
• Ability to work within tight deadlines
• Ability to demonstrate and apply our workplace values
• Flexibility to travel between multiple PD locations
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment

 

Education/Certification

• 2 year technical/business degree or equivalent experience (four year degree preferred)

 

Experience

• 3-5 years lead/supervisory experience in a production/manufacturing environment or similar
• Experience providing daily work direction to hourly/shift workers
• Knowledge or experience with manufacturing information systems (forecasting, MRP, SPC, labor, costing)
• Depending on area of responsibility, position may require one or more of the following:
• Cabinet making, metal fabrication, acrylic fabrication or light panel fabrication experience
• Shipping/receiving and/or warehousing experience.
• Light assembly and/or assembly line experience.

 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Walking, sitting, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs. may be required throughout the workday