Description
Job Summary:
Leads production activities in specific areas in a way that ensures safety, quality, cost, and on time delivery goals are met. Manages a group of Cell/Team Leads and assembly team members, monitoring on-time and quality performance and promoting operational discipline. Ensures Methods of Manufacture (MoM's) and Manufacturing Assembly Instructions (MAI's) are followed. Identifies costs savings opportunities and works as a member of the production leadership team to implement Continuous Improvement efforts.
Minimum Qualifications: (Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills)
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
2 or more years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the assembly of electrical switchgear and/or power generation equipment.
Demonstrated competency with an ERP system utilized in a manufacturing environment (IFS or SAP preferred).
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation - such as schematics, assembly drawings, opera rational manuals, safety rules, and standardized work instructions.
Ability to compile data and reports for communicating performance versus goals (on-time, quality levels, etc.).
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and scheduling software.
Efficiently communicate on-time, quality, safety, and improvement initiatives to cell leaders.
Understand production process and how they relate to production schedules and due dates.
Monitor labor hour allotment to jobs and track/trend performance versus goals.
Interface with engineering to ensure design questions or clarifications are answered quickly and clearly to minimize production delays.
Effective Problem Solving. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment is preferred.
Experienced with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or IFS.
Experience in the manufacturing of electrical switchgear and/or electrical power generation equipment is highly preferred.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Direct supervision of manufacturing cells or a specific portion of production. Responsible for cost, safety, quality and schedule. Direct management responsibility for both Team Leads and all Team Members in their assigned cell(s) or area.
Reviews upcoming shop orders for accuracy of scheduled work centers and estimated labor hours (routings). Flags errors to Planning for correction prior to the commencement of assembly.
Ensures material kits are available and any quality checks of kitted parts (kit validations) are done prior to the commencement of assembly. Drives efficiency by ensuring team members under their leadership have all the parts and information needed to meet production goals. Proactively flags problems that effect on-time performance and/or quality before goals are missed.
Works together with other Supervisors and Production Managers to ensure production capacity is efficiently scheduled and utilized to meet planned shipment dates without compromising quality.
Reviews PTO (paid time off) requests. Approves/Rejects based on his/her team's production goals and deadlines.
Ensures transactions in ERP system (IFS) match and align with the physical work - in terms of scope and timing.
Compiles reports from Cell/Team Leads on on-time performance, material status, labor utilization, and quality.
Monitors and approves attendance clocking's and Manufacturing clocking's in IFS before required deadline. Resolves any discrepancies in clocking hours and/or allocations to shop orders.
Creates and/or distributes corrective actions (disciplinary, training, processes/procedures) within their team.
Inspects products manufactured with in his/her teams ensuring compliance with engineering documents.
Helps drive and implement 5S and other lean initiatives in manufacturing.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Must be able to lift to ~50 pounds.
Frequently stand, walk, pull.
Exposure to weather, noise intensity level, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, wet and/or humidity, vibration, proximity to moving mechanical parts.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.
About Us
PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers.
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We invest in high-value and cost-effective benefits for our employees. Our benefits package includes:
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage
Competitive pay and a matching 401 (k) plan
Vacation, Company Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO- personal and sick days)
Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account
Wellness Incentive Programs
Employee Referral Program
Tuition Reimbursement
PowerSecure is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This position is not open to third party recruiters.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)Operating Company: PowerSecure
