Transformer Cell Supervisor at Bender, Inc

Exton, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, SAP, MS Office, Production Planning, Quality Control, Root Cause Analysis, 6S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Inventory Management, OSHA Compliance, Workflow Balancing, Problem Solving, Decision Making

Industry

Printing Services

Description

Description Make a difference at Bender. Lead a cell team producing essential components, ensuring quality, efficiency, and reliable results. About Bender For over 80 years, Bender has been a market leader in providing electrical safety equipment to industries worldwide. Our wide portfolio of cutting-edge products ensures that people, equipment, and facilities worldwide are protected with the latest in electrical safety technology. Our worldwide network of over 70 offices, representatives, and partners offers comprehensive product, application, and technical support. Bender's core competence is electrical safety. With expertise in virtually every industry, Bender provides both the products and knowledge to meet the demands for customer-specific solutions. Always on the cutting edge, our portfolio of electrical safety solutions focuses on a wide range of industries, from mainstay industries such as hospitals, mining, and manufacturing to newly developed industries such as solar, wind, and electric vehicles. Our ongoing research and development in virtually all industries ensures that no matter the application, you can count on Bender to be your partner in electrical safety. Benefits At Bender Inc. we believe in providing a generous benefits package to our employees to help cover the always rising medical costs and keep their out of pocket spend very low. Bender Inc. covers 100% of insurance premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision for eligible employees and their qualifying dependents. The benefits we offer to our employees include: Medical Coverage: Choose between a fully covered HDHP with H.S.A or a Buy-Up Plan, both paired with an HRA. Dental and Vision Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Account (FSA) Life Insurance (with optional upgrades) 401(k) Plan with 3% Safe Harbor Contribution Employee Assistance Program Generous PTO, Vacation and 12 paid Holidays Paid Maternity/Parental Leave Flexible Work Schedules Main Duties and Responsibilities Safety: Follow all Bender Inc. Safety Policies and Procedures, as well as the safety requirements of our customers where applicable. Immediate reporting of any safety violations or concerns. Ensure all applicable regulatory standards are met with regards to loss prevention, accident investigation, OSHA compliance. Works with team members to actively improve safety of the plant. Ensure safety action items are completed accurately and timely. Quality: Ensure team members are accurately following quality policies and procedures. Ensure manufactured products meets-specification and are of highest quality. Work with Quality Manager, Operations team members, and production team members in the development of SOP’s and Work Instructions, identification of root causes, and implementation of corrective actions/preventive actions. Communicate and coordinate training on new processes and procedures. Productivity: Lead daily operations of the transformer cell across stacking, winding, and assembly Ensure production targets are achieved for output, efficiency, and utilization Balance workflow across operations to eliminate bottlenecks Monitor and manage WIP flow between process steps Coordinate priorities with Supply Chain and Production Planning Actively participate in the operations of the cell (Working Supervisor) Cost: Manage labor efficiency and productivity within the transformer cell Drive reduction in scrap, particularly high-value materials such as copper Ensure accurate transactions and inventory integrity in SAP Control indirect materials and operational waste Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput and quality Lead 6S, Kaizen, and Lean manufacturing initiatives Improve process flow, equipment utilization, and cycle times Support justification and implementation of equipment and process improvements Other Duties As assigned. Requirements Educational and Experience Requirements 3-5 years in manufacturing. 2-3 years in a supervisory role within the production environment. Demonstrated leadership skills Experience in Lean and Continuous Improvement required (6S, Kaizen, Value Stream Map, etc.) Experience with ERP systems; SAP preferred MS Office (Excel / Outlook / Word) Lean certifications are a plus. Other Requirements Strong communication skills. Ability to speak in front of large groups of people. Ability and willingness to work as a member of a team; initiative Flexible work hours when required Detail oriented and ability to make sound judgments Confidentiality; professionalism Proven analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills. Success Metrics (KPI) Units per Week / Output Attainment First Pass Yield (Transformer Build) Labor Efficiency (Hours vs Standard) Scrap Cost ($, especially copper losses) On-Time Delivery (OTD) WIP Flow Stability / Bottleneck Occurrence Business Impact Owns performance of the transformer cell (capacity, cost, and quality) Directly impacts revenue through output and delivery performance Controls major cost drivers (labor and copper) Ensures scalable production capability for internal manufacturing Reduces dependency on external suppliers Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment This position primarily operates in a typical production environment that may or may not be climate controlled and may be exposed to areas that require use of personnel protective equipment This position will spend more than 95% of time on the production floor. The above statements and information are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in this document is intended to exclude the opportunity for modifications or adjustment to the job or the manner of performing it consistent with the requirement to provide reasonable accommodations to the disabled. With or without accommodation, the essential functions must be performed. Employees unable to accomplish any functions may request reasonable accommodation’s pursuant to the Americans with Disability Act. In addition, employee must follow all Bender Inc. Safety Policies and Procedures, as well as the safety requirements of our customers where applicable. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Lead the daily operations of the transformer cell, overseeing stacking, winding, and assembly to meet production targets and quality standards. Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies while managing labor efficiency and reducing material scrap.