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Columbus McKinnon Hiring for Production Supervisor at Damascus, VA  Full Time

Job Description

Position:
Production Supervisor
Location: Damascus, VA
Job Id:
3798
# of Openings:
1
Position: Production Supervisor
Location: Damascus, VA
Position Overview: The Production Supervisor is responsible for driving efficiency and effectiveness in the daily operations and delivery of their assigned area by providing adequate resources, on-going work direction, and problem-solving for their team. These actions ensure that Operational KPI’s and business goals are achieved in accordance with Company policies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for meeting operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, and cost, as well as other key business metrics within their influence at the Damascus plant.
  • Leads functional resources within the assigned value stream, including manufacturing engineering, product engineering, material handling, and quality.
  • Interprets company policies and enforces safety regulations.
  • Analyzes production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignments, making schedule adjustments as needed.
  • Plans daily operations, optimizes the utilization of skills, available work hours, material, and workflow to ensure timely production within acceptable quality standards.
  • Ensures personnel are performing their jobs within the written guidelines of the Work Instructions and adhering to ISO policy and standards
  • Responsible for identifying and driving productivity and efficiency improvements in partnership with their value stream employees and the broader operations group.
  • Leads the development of current and future state value stream maps and continuous improvement plans, as well as the implementation of those plans across the value stream.
  • Coaches, trains and develops employees in their value stream in order to enhance employee performance and longer-term career growth.
  • Assists team members in analyzing, troubleshooting, and resolving operational challenges.
  • Develops and communicates performance-based metrics and organizational vision for their value stream.
  • Motivates and recognizes exceptional individual and team performance, while properly managing employee performance and/or conduct issues.
  • Partners and collaborates with other members of Damascus leadership and cross-plant leadership on best practice sharing and broader business unit/enterprise initiatives. For example, partners with Product Management to support New Product Development launches.
  • Manages employee productivity and attendance records in partnership with Human Resources and other functions.
  • Handle and/or assist in the settlement of employee issues. Develop and maintain positive employee relations and ensure open lines of communication with associates. Creates and drives culture to create a positive environment.
  • Understands and upholds Columbus McKinnon’s policies and procedures in daily operations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities:
  • Demonstrated ability in using Lean manufacturing tools and processes to drive continuous improvement across complex organizations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) as well as Internet software and E-mail is required.
  • Knowledge of and experience in ERP systems.
  • Experienced in performance management and possesses the skills to coach, guide, and influence.
Required Qualifications:
  • Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 5+ years manufacturing leadership experience; Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
  • 3+ years of manufacturing based leadership experience.
  • Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
  • Must possess technical skills such as: blueprint reading, work measurement, and using precision measuring instruments. Good organizational, planning, and communication skills required.
  • Experience in Lean manufacturing preferred.
About Columbus McKinnon:
Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!
Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.
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