PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (H016)

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary:

Responsible for keeping production on schedule and maintaining the company's quality standards. This individual must investigate more efficient and less costly ways to produce and maintain production on time. In addition to overseeing the production process, he may also have to do hands-on work and train others.

Essential Functions:

• Improving labor efficiency and production
• Lowering scrap and re-work costs
• Development and successful implementation of cost reduction projects
• Ensure safe work environment
• Responsible to assure that company policies are followed; Administers disciplinary actions in accordance with Internal Work Policies and Code of Conduct
• Has the authority to stop the production and/or shipment in case the quality of the product is compromised, in order to request the help needed to solve the problem.
• Ensure customer requirements are met
• Knows and communicates the need for product safety.
• The employee has the authority to stop the production line, when he/she notices that the product has a quality problem or defect.
• Support PSA Activities and procedures with team members.
• Perform all those activities that by the nature of the position are required.

Management & Supervisory Responsibilities:

• All production employees (directs)

Knowledge:

• Demonstrated knowledge of technical shop floor operations

Experience:

• 3-5 years plant manufacturing experience
• Experience in Lean Mfg. environment
• Strong assembly background

Skills:

• Management decision making, problem solving skills, self-motivated, excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong computer skills
• Understanding of labor relations/personnel management
• English Intermediate level preferred.

Education/Certifications:

• Professional Degree preferred

What does Bendix have to offer you?

• Work-life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off
• Vacation Premium
• Life insurance
• Christmas Bonus
• Educational assistance program
• Wellness program
• Saving Fund
• Pantry Vouchers
• Permits paid for: Marriage or Death of a direct relative
• Attendance Bonuses
• Cafeteria Subsidy
• Subsidy for prescription glasses
• Medical service in plant
• Recognition programs
• Gym