Production Supervisor
Company: IWT EZflow Manufacturing Oregon
Location: Portland
Posted on: April 28, 2024
Job Description:
OverviewEZflow by Infiltrator is the leading provider of
synthetic aggregate leach-field and drainage systems. All EZflow
products are made of 95% recycled material, making us a leader in
the use of "green materials". As a leader we are devoted to
sustainability through recycling plastics and energy conservation.
In regard to energy, the production and installation of our
wastewater treatment systems consumes 85 percent less electricity
and emits 40 percent less carbon than conventional systems. In
addition to our commitment to the environment and creating
innovative products, we are dedicated to positively contributing to
communities across the United States and Canada. At EZflow by
Infiltrator we believe that people are our most important asset.
EZflow promotes a challenging work environment that allows for
personal development and independence. Strong relationships between
and among employees achieves the best results while working as a
team. With 6 locations across the country and a company-wide
dedication to innovation, there are many opportunities to join our
strong, supportive, and successful team.Responsibilities Job
PurposeTo use your unique talents, experience, skills, education,
and initiative to assisting in leading the Operations team and to
recognize that your contribution is essential to the vision of
EZflow and Infiltrator Water Technologies. Key Responsibilities and
Duties 1. Train and direct the activities of production personnel
in the areas of Safety.
- Ensure that all employees are properly trained in safe
operation of production equipment, and that all safety rules are
enforced.
- Ensure that all production personnel report and/or correct
unsafe conditions.
- Monitor employee behavior regarding safe work performance.
- Utilize the Green Cross to facilitate continuous improvement
dialogue regarding Safety, investigate safety incidents through
re-enactments, and ensure all Safety knowledge sharing is taught
and documented.
- Ensure Lock out / Tag out procedures are followed.
- Ensure that all employees have and properly use appropriate
safety equipment.
- Participate in safety committee's where applicable. 2.
Responsible for always meeting IWT's Quality Policy and Standards -
World Class People Producing World Class Products.
- Ensure all production personnel are properly trained to IWT's
quality standards through the use of the Quality Plan and ensure
all customers receive product that meets or exceeds customer
standards and expectations.
- Ensure all quality measurements are properly recorded at the
scheduled intervals.
- Ensure all raw material lot numbers are properly obtained and
recorded.
- Evaluate Rework, Scrap, and other wastes to the operation and
resolve through root cause corrective actions. 3. Promote Teamwork
throughout the plant.
- Supervise the activities of Lead Operators and general
production labor.
- Work in conjunction with the onsite team, satellite resources,
contractors, production schedules, etc.
- Foster an environment that solicits feedback, input, and buy in
from all team members. 4. Coordinate with other shift Supervisors,
Logistics Coordinators, and Plant Managers to ensure that all
safety, daily production goals, and quality standards are being
met.
- Schedule production to meet customer demand and safety stock
requirements.5. Schedule and facilitate daily production meetings
utilizing Lean Cube and promoting Continuous Improvement using
established metrics, operator, and shift data, etc. 6. The
Supervisor is responsible for the maintenance of employee
calendars, documentation of attendance or performance corrective
actions, counseling, vacation scheduling and appropriate staffing
to meet production needs within budget limits. Measure and identify
opportunities to reduce employee turnover. 7. Train and direct the
activities of production personnel in the areas of equipment
operation, quality control requirements, standards and procedures,
and recognition of material which should be reworked or scrapped.
- Maintain training documentation.8. Monitor machine efficiency
records / tally sheets, analyze, and assist in determining problems
when efficiency rate is below standard.
- Track OEE, changeovers, downtime, scrap records, rejects, and
plan adequate corrective actions for improvements.
- Proactive in addressing inefficiencies.
- Schedule product change-over to minimize down-time and loss of
productivity.9. Monitor general labor including Full Time and
Temporary Labor, OT, and overall labor metrics pursuing the
Corporate Goal of being the Low-Cost Producer. 10. Prepare and
maintain necessary production records, machine efficiency records,
scrap reports, and other reports as required. 11. Ensure all 6S
tasks are performed daily, weekly, monthly and are continuously
improved toward a world class operations facility. 12. Experience
with a MRP system, Logistics, and have general freight industry
knowledge. 13. Operate and trouble shoot manufacturing equipment
including Automation (Robotics, AGV's, AMR's. PLC, Pneumatics,
Electrical, and data management). 14. Operate and trouble shoot
manufacturing equipment including EZflow bead expansion,
hydraulics, thermodynamics, welding, etc. Work with the Plant
Manager or maintenance technician to ensure proper PM's and
maintenance activities are being executed on all equipment. 15.
Support physical inventory (raw materials and finished goods),
ordering and receiving, general MRP entries, and demonstrate
general business acumen. 16. May perform the duties of a Plant
Manager and / or Logistics Coordinator as required. Key Job
Performance Measures
- Utilizing the Green Cross and Continuous Improvement to manage
employee Safety and IR.
- Dry Bead Density in Specification
- Safety, Quality Claims, Direct Labor Efficiency, Direct Labor
Cost / sq. ft, Truck Loads, and Linear Footage
- Monitor and report full and temporary labor, OT, weekly
metrics.
- Track employee turnover, facilitate exit interviews and
separation process, and document action plans with HR. Experience,
Educational and Technical QualificationsOur Production Supervisor
must have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a leadership role,
supervision, or management in a manufacturing or other high paced /
customer focused environment. He/she must have the ability to
provide technical guidance through experience and industry
knowledge. He/she should possess strong people skills, leadership
qualities, managerial abilities, a sense of urgency,
accountability, business ethics, professionalism, self-motivation,
and the desire and focus to improve the business. Our candidate
must be able to communicate effectively through written, oral, or
other technology platforms, and understand English. Our candidate
must possess an eagerness to create, maintain, and raise
expectations toward a world class manufacturing facility. Abilities
Required
- Must have exemplary attendance.
- Must be able to take direction and thrive in a teamwork driven
environment.
- Must be able to work under the stress of deadlines.
- Must be able to concentrate and perform accurately.
- Must be able to react to change productively and to handle
other tasks as assigned. Core Competencies
- Ethics and Values
- Integrity and Trust
- Communication
- Drive for Results
- Customer Focus
- Lean Manufacturing and 6S
- Total Work Systems
- Self-Development Additional Competencies
- Functional/Technical Skills
- Judgement, analyze problems, and use abilities to reach sound
decisions.
- Timely Decision Making
- Priority Setting
- Directing Others
- Listening
- Caring About Direct Reports
- Confronting Direct Reports
- Informing
- Motivating Others
- Sizing Up People
- Building Effective Teams
- Composure
- Learning on the Fly
- Perseverance PI7fae70a3ac13-31181-34277137
Keywords: IWT EZflow Manufacturing Oregon, Portland , Production Supervisor, Other , Portland, Oregon
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