Production Supervisor - Electrode/Cathode (Night Shift)

Production SupervisorDo you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Production Supervisor? Then we're looking for you!

Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!The Production Supervisor oversees the daily planning of the manufacturing and/or production activities of a specific area, including assembly, machinery, processing and/or packaging. The Supervisor ensures the effective use of materials, equipment, and personnel in producing quality products at minimum costs.

Sets production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, materials supply, staffing resources and volume required to meet demand and to ensure maximum production quantity and quality. Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion, coordinates work activities with other supervisors.Essential Duties:Directly supervises employees in the Panasonic production processCarries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable lawsResponsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problemsResponsible for achieving and monitoring all Key Performance Indicators (Safety, Financial, Production, Quality, Manpower)Creating precise end of shift reports, root cause analysis documents, and headcount reportsMonitor and ensure all safety guidelines are followedInvestigate all safety incidents, find root causes, and initiate permanent corrective actionsPerform 5-WHY, 8-D, fishbone, 4M analysisProduce a quality product in the Panasonic production processMonitor defect trends and assign corrective actions to the respective support teamsMonitor material loss trends and assign corrective actions to the respective support teamsMonitor expense trends and apply strict control over consumables such as supplies and toolsReal-time monitoring and managing machine downtimes, escalations, and recoveriesDirects work with other supervisors to coordinate activities in cross functional departmentsTroubleshooting and escalating mechanical failures to appropriate support teamsLeading Kaizen events to improve machine/production conditionsParticipate and support all Battery Engineering projectsParticipate and support all Production Engineering projectsParticipate and support all Quality Control projectsReviews PSI/line performance and schedules daily asset careResponsible for revising and/or establishing new work procedures (SOP)Manage high volume shipping and receiving areasResponsible for managing inventory control of all process materialsControl consumption utilizing FIFO methodologiesManage logistics processes such as shipping and receiving storageUnderstand integrated systems such as (SAP, MES, Oracle)Recommends continuous improvement activities to improve quality and reduce costInterprets company policies to workers and ensures that safety and ISM policies are followedConsults with Manager and/or Human Resources to resolve employee relations problems for workers he/she supervisesProvide regular performance feedback for their employeesComplete semi-annual reviewsQualifications:Requirements - Required and/or Preferred Education: Basic/Required: High School Diploma, GED (General Education Development) or equivalent required Preferred: Technical School degree and two to five years of supervisory experience working in a high speed, automated manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience Essential Qualifications: High volume manufacturing experience strongly desired Electric component, chemical manufacturing, medical/ pharmaceutical manufacturing experience a plus Experience with Lean and 5S systems extremely beneficial Candidates must be a good communicator and have excellent problem solving and people skills Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for -specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollmentPhysical Demands:Sit: 20%Walk: 30%Stand: 30%Lift: 20%Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%) Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent Up to 20 lbs.: Frequent Up to 35 lbs.: Frequent Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Occasional