Production Supervisor

at  Vderstad

Education/Experience

• University Degree, College Diploma or an equal combination of education and experience
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience with a minimum 3 years of experience in a supervisory position Or an acceptable combination of education and work experience
• Safety training
• Leadership training
• Tool inventory
• 5S training
• Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Practical knowledge and experience of Lean Manufacturing techniques

Core Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement work activates as a team leader effectively
• Demonstrated adeptness in conflict resolution
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently as an enthusiastic, dedicated self-starter and to meet goals in a timely manner
• Practical problem-solving skills
• Adaptable: Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ethical Behavior: Understands ethical behavior and business practices and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
• Accountable, Dependable and Reliable

Accountabilities

• Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results, establishing priorities, monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results
• Motivate team members through the setting of clear expectations
• Ensure teams are in place as required
• Follows up when employees do not report to work
• Handles timecard approvals and time off requests by utilizing the ADP system
• Prepares and delivers employees annual performance reviews and makes recommendations on wage reviews
• Participate in interview, testing and hiring process for relevant positions as required
• Ensures safety equipment is being worn by team members and in compliance with safety regulations
• Ensures when safety issues arise, they are dealt with in a timely manner
• Work through any other HR-related activities with Human Resources Director as required
• Ensures team is working efficiently
• Working towards weekly, monthly and quarterly targets
• Advises Manufacturing Director of any foreseeable issues
• Ensures issues that affect employees’ attitude are being handled
• Responsible for completing the hiring process and being the first point of contact for new hires on their first day
• Make recommendations to the Maintenance Manager on equipment maintenance and potential capital purchases

Work Conditions

• Time split between office and factory floor
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
• Fast paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Irregular work hours as required

Please refer the Job description for details