Area Production Supervisor

Area Production Supervisor - 1st shift  Indianapolis [onsite]

Come join a team that makes a difference here and around the world!

Peerless: having no equal; matchless, unrivaled.  At Peerless, a Grundfos subsidiary, our team of experts come together with a common passion for manufacturing sustainable pumps that provide peace of mind.  Our pumps create more reliable food supplies, clean and safe water, and keep life and property safe around the globe.  For nearly a century, the Peerless brand has helped keep people safe where they live, work, and play.  We are Pioneers.  We are united.  We are Peerless!  Join our united team!

Peerless Pump Company, an Indianapolis based subsidiary of Grundfos, is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to join its Indianapolis, IN Machining and Assembly group.

What is the job about? 

The Area Production Supervisor will assist Production Management to organize and motivate employees toward achieving departmental goals for safety, quality, training, on-time work orders, housekeeping, and other areas of continuous improvement.  Position reports to, and will take functional direction from, the APU Manager.  

Your main responsibilities: 

• Observe Team Members work methods to assure compliance with work instructions
• Actively coordinate training and cross training, ensuring needed skills and competencies are captured and employed
• Staffing and SIOP process
• Coordinates problem solving regarding accidents or near misses, report accidents or near misses to Supervisor, encourage and assure good safety, ergonomic and work practices
• Inspect work area for potential safety hazards or problems, assist in the resolution of safety and ergonomic issues.
• Train Team members regarding proper work procedures, proper use of tools and equipment, proper safety and Lock-out procedures and good ergonomic practices
• Coordinate and communicates with upstream and downstream processes
• ADP (employee payroll), vacation approval and time off coordination
• Actively drives quality standards by verifying standard work processes on a daily basis. Confirms effectiveness of corrective actions and assist in solving quality issues.
• Accurately and promptly identifies, contains and escalates processes that may lead to scrap.
• Report operating status and conditions (breakdowns)
• Actively participates in the MRB process and disposition of materials.

Competencies

• A desire to be in a leadership role and accept the responsibilities of meeting production goals.
• Possess a demonstrated ability to work within a team.
• Understand and demonstrate a proactive safety approach.
• Possess good problem solving skills.
• Proven ability to direct, train, and give guidance on the operation of machinery and processes.
• Must maintain a good attendance record.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Strong in oral and written communications.

Key Success Factors

Key measures include but not limited to production order performance, Employee Motivation Survey, lost time incidents/near misses, improvement proposals, On-time performance 

Posting, Reporting, and Work Relations

This role will work closely with Planning, Quality, Logistics, Project Managers, and Customer Service Representatives to ensure we are meeting customer demands and deadlines.    This role will also work with the EHS Manager to meet and improve safety standards. 

Your background

We imagine that you have:  

• Associates degree  *preferred - experience in lieu accepted
• 3-5 years minimum machining production experience
• 2 years minimum Peerless Pump, LaBour Taber, (or related) assembly experience  *preferred 

Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must have authorization to work in the USA without support.

What’s in it for you?

What are your goals? Here at Peerless it’s our mission to enable you develop and fulfil your aspirations, both career and personal. You’ll find that your fresh ideas will be welcomed and make a difference in how we conduct our business.

In addition, your day-to-day benefits as a regular, full-time employee include:

• 5 paid holidays;
• paid time off for volunteering;
• up to 20 paid vacation days a year accrued by date of hire.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans; 401(k)-match program.
• Annual bonuses, parental support, engaging team buildings.  
• Diverse, inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly.
• Long-term career development with regular dialogue, as well as continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to the modern Grundfos Academy to pursue further both personal and professional development.
• Diverse, inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly.

Do you want to learn more? 

If you have questions or would like to know more about this position, please contact Recruiter at bhummel@grundfos.com

If this job sounds interesting, please send your resume and cover letter by clicking “Apply”. 

We look forward to hearing from you.

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