Sr. Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

POSITION DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Active leadership and support of Operational Excellence, Lean / Six Sigma and the continuous improvement process.
• Actively implement continuous improvement, through identifying and resolving issues impacting safety, quality, on-time and complete delivery, cost, and process flow.
• Plan and schedule workflow for each department and operation according to established manufacturing sequences and lead times. Proactively alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Directly manage production supervisor/s for value stream to achieve operational objectives.
• Deploy and monitor staffing to execute production schedule.
• Confer with department Supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
• Provide schedule updates, monitor and update ERP schedules as required.
• Lead attainment of zero quality defects.
• Drive production operations in the prevention of injuries and zero-incident work environment.
• Adhere to established Safety policies and procedures and train people to ensure a safe environment for all associates.
• Develop team members to maximize performance of safety, quality and production.
• Process documentation and validation.
• Estimate, requisition and inspect materials and manage consumable inventories as needed. Maintain labor and inventory transaction compliance.
• Proficient use of CTO Pro View (Shop View), Epicor, Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Insite (Intranet).
• Directly supervise 10-30 associates and 1-2 production supervisors. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws including exhibiting core value behavior. Responsibilities include hiring and training employees; assigning work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned and required.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in related field desired; minimum of five years related leadership experience in a manufacturing setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience desired.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to communicate effectively in a verbal and a written manner.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodology.
• Close attention to detail and ability to prioritize is critical.
• Ability to effectively interact with a diverse team of people.
• Proficiencies in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ERP software.
• Strong proficiencies in internal software: CTO-Pro View, BOM+, ERP/Epicor, Manufacturing Data Package, and other supporting documents, and company Intranet
• Familiarity with Apogee Architectural Metals products and processes.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. When on the production floor the noise level may be loud.

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Our Benefits

Apogee and our brands are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.