Production Supervisor en NTN Bearing Corporation of America

Purpose of the Position

The Production Supervisor oversees production operations, guaranteeing that manufacturing remains a smooth and efficient process by monitoring employees and organizing workflows.  The supervisor is an integral part of the manufacturing process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities    

Must be competent and comprehend complex operations.

Should be able to optimize day-to-day activities while minimizing costs ensuring production processes deliver products of maximum quality in a profitable manner.

This position will require mechanical aptitude, situational awareness and previous Production Lead experience. 

The Production Supervisor will serve directly as the "go-to" person for all things Production related with direct guidance under the Production Manager.

The Production Supervisor is expected to have a solid understanding & ability to carry functions of each area in the Production Department.

Actively enforce all safety policies and procedures with direct and non-direct reports and contractors.  Take appropriate action to eliminate all unsafe acts or conditions.

Set daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicate them to direct and non-direct reports and contractors.

Organize workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules.

Support daily plant operations through the effective management of resources adhering to all policies, procedures and instructions. 

Communicates significant events and critical issues as appropriate to the Production Manager.  

Prepares and communicates daily and weekly production plans.  Ensures all planned work is completed on schedule in the most efficient manner.

Assists in developing, overseeing, and enforcing operating procedures and quality standards of Production.

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Willing and able to cross-train and float into other positions of the Production Department as needed.

Monitor assigned work group’s daily performance, communicate information with the group via daily verbal / written communication - initiating / performing corrective action as required.

Actively contribute as a member of the Safety Committee monthly and practice / communicate “safety first” with all direct and indirect reports.

Estimate, drive and standardize work hour requirements for completion of job assignments.

Work proactively to promote teamwork at all levels of the Company.

Recommend corrective measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.

Suggest changes in working conditions and processes to increase efficiency of shop, department, or crews.

Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, safety rules and instructions.

Perform other duties as required.