Production Supervisor

Baxter Manufacturing, a division of ITW-Food Equipment Group, has a brand new opening for a Production Supervisor working in its Orting, Washington facility.

ITW’s Food Equipment segment designs and manufactures advanced bakery, dishwashing, cooking, refrigeration, and food processing equipment and provides service for institutional, industrial, restaurant, and retail customers around the world. ITW’s food equipment businesses are highly branded with industry-leading positions differentiated by innovation and unique, integrated service offerings. These well-known brands meet the needs of their global customers by focusing on the industry’s most critical issues and trends: sustainability, ease of use, performance, and on-site service.

Position Summary:

The Production Supervisor role performs the single function of supervising the production activities in a business unit. They ensure adherence to the production schedule; the production process flows without problems. They are responsible for assigning and coordinating the work in a manufacturing department, supervising hourly employees, production summaries, overtime, and downtime reports.

Salary: 70k - 75k Exempt

• Supervise daily production activities of a specific group of assembly workers.
• Review work performance, absenteeism, and scrap and rework records, of all supervised personnel and take corrective actions as needed.
• Interpret, clarify, and enforce rules, regulations, and policies as well as adherence to the union contract.
• Maintain morale, ensure discipline is equitably applied and promote employee relations.
• Manage housekeeping programs (5S) to ensure a safe and clean work environment consistent with company direction and policy.
• Assure proper handling of hazardous wastes, and be sure to comply with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Review present equipment, production procedures, and make recommendations that may contribute to operational cost reductions.
• Monitor operations and processes to ensure each employee is using proper methods and performing at an acceptable level.
• Facilitate relevant training for all employees including regular follow-up to ensure proficiency of the department’s tasks, equipment, tools, and safety.
• Confer with other departments on matters that affect the operation of the area.
• Order supplies and be sure employees have proper tooling, equipment, materials, and paperwork to perform the job (May be required).
• Compile, maintain and issue records of reports as required.
• Assists with recruiting, hiring, and onboarding of new employees.
• May be required to open the facility by 430am every workday.
• Drive improvements to PLS, MRD, In-lining, and the KanBan systems in manufacturing area
• Work with production team to drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong people skills and interactions with the ability to handle various personalities
• Conflict management and de-escalation skills
• Proven problem solving and decision-making skills
• Proven leadership skills in a manufacturing environment with the ability to coach and inspire employees
• Ability to effectively work with other departments as it pertains to manufacturing
• Basic knowledge of budgeting, and cost control principles
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft office (outlook, word, excel, PowerPoint)
• Understanding of basic assembly operations
• Understand of welding and sheet metal fabrication (plus but not required)
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Must be proficient in time management and prioritization of key activities
• A working knowledge of various Lean Manufacturing a plus

Education/Experience:

Requires a bachelor’s degree in business related field and/or 2 to 4 years of relevant experience. Reports to the Operations Manager.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Travel less than 5% of the time
• Ability Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Production Environment non controlled climate

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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