Tyler, TX
6 days ago
Production Supervisor

Job Summary 

The Production Supervisor manages the manufacturing processes at a Carlisle Architectural Metals facility.  Provides leadership and direction for team members to accomplish training objectives, meet production schedules in a high quality, safe manner, facilitates problem solving and decision making.  Promotes a high level of teamwork on and between shifts and departments.  Responsible for maintaining records to comply with company procedures and applies policies and rules in a fair manner while fostering a participative, yet structured environment.  

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Actively supports and participates in employee teams and problem-solving groups; serves as a facilitator, when needed, to maintain the group’s focus and provide the necessary resources   Sets expectations to provide clear, consistent direction related to safety requirements from CCM leadership   Participates in safety meetings. Partners with EHS Teams to implement required safety initiatives and training. Conducts accident and near miss investigations, confirms incident reports are completed, accurate, and timely  Supports the operations manager with contributions towards the plant’s cost reduction goals through awareness, spend control, and idea generation  Facilitates decision making and problem-solving processes to foster a more participative and committed approach to the operations, addressing quality concerns/customer complaints   Works to identify where Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) need to be developed. Ensures that SOPs are followed and recommended for improvement are vetted and implemented when appropriate  Possesses working knowledge of the manufacturing process  Provides leadership and direction to production personnel to meet the desired output  Acts as backup for operations manager when required, due to vacation, offsite meetings, and absenteeism  Uniformly enforces and applies company policies and procedures to maintain fair and consistent work practices  Provides input and seeks clarification where necessary to ensure that adequate communication and understanding is occurring  Provides honest, objective feedback to team members so they clearly understand company expectations and potential development opportunities  Maintains shift personnel records as required   Initiates work assignments to address training needs required to ensure production goals can be met with qualified personnel  Manages team to minimize defects and rework  Plays a central leadership role in the deployment, sustainment, and training of the Carlisle Operating System (COS) across the site.  This includes leveraging Continuous Improvement Leadership behaviors and processes (ex. MDI), COS tools (ex. SQDC Boardwalks, Kaizen), and daily coaching with the production team  Coaches and encourages crews to identify and implement such opportunities 

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge: 

Familiar with day-to-day manufacturing activities and positions on the production floor  Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and problem-solving tools  Ability to quickly identify safety concerns and address with the necessary team members  Strong interpersonal skills with colleagues and direct reports  Strong MS Office and ERP skills, SAP preferred 

Competencies: 

Teamwork  Builds trust with others by encouraging open dialogue and collaboration. Seeks diverse perspectives to create stronger solutions.   Managing Change   Able to keep on track despite difficulties or barriers that may be encountered. Addresses conflict to find common ground solutions.   Continuous Improvement   Retains a mindset of always striving to make things better. Applies continuous improvement tools and processes to every aspect of the role.   Customer Focus   Listens to understand the needs of customers (internal and external). Builds trusting relationships and seeks innovative solutions for all customers. Always has the customer’s needs top of mind.  Continuous Learning  Understands individual strengths and opportunity areas and seeks development opportunities to leverage strengths and lean into opportunity areas. Open to both giving and receiving feedback.   Drive for Results   Always has a sense of urgency to solve problems with actions. Seeks to align goals with attainment of organizational strategy and has a sense of ownership and personal accountability for actions taken.   Strategic Thinking  Thinks three to five years ahead or beyond; challenges assumptions and conventional wisdom.   Leading People   Influence's others and empowers team to execute efficiently.   Developing People  Invests time in finding, mentoring, and coaching talent. 

Education and Experience:  

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field required  Experience: 5 years in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated leadership abilities   Metal fabrication environment preferred 

Equipment Used: 

Typical office supplies and computer, printer, fax machine   Computer software: SAP, Microsoft products, ERP workflows.  Machine control panels and measuring devices, including gauges and caliper when supporting team members on the production floor or performing quality checks  SQDC Board information and production reports  Safety data sheets 

Working Conditions: 

Mostly in a factory setting  Hours Worked:  

Travel Requirement  

No travel is required for this position. 

Physical Requirements:  

  

NEVER 

OCCASIONALLY 

FREQUENTLY 

CONTINUOUSLY 

  

(0-30%) 

(31-60%) 

(61-100%) 

LIFTING OR CARRYING 

1-10 LBS 

 

 

 

11-20 LBS 

 

 

 

21-40 LBS 

 

 

 

41-50 LBS 

 

 

 

51 OR MORE LBS 

 

 

 

PUSHING OR PULLING: 

1-40 LBS 

 

 

 

41-50 LBS 

 

 

 

51 OR MORE LBS 

 

 

 

BENDING OR STOOPING 

 

 

 

REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL 

 

 

 

DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES 

 

 

 

OPERATE MACHINERY OR POWER TOOLS 

 

 

 

CLIMBING (LADDERS, STAIRS, ETC.) 

 

 

 

WALKING 

 

 

 

STANDING 

 

 

 

SITTING 

 

 

 

WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES 

 

 

 

REPETATIVE MOTION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: WRISTS, HANDS AND/OR FINGERS) 

 

 

 

VISION 

 

 

 

HEARING 

 

 

 

DEXTERITY 

 

 

 

HAND EYE COORDINATION 

 

 

 

 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used:  

Personal Protective Equipment will be provided.  
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