Production Supervisor

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 25,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Who is Rockwell:

Do you want to make a difference in the world? At Rockwell Automation you can do just that and more. Rockwell is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and sustainable. Rockwell was recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies in 2020. We place a high value on integrity which fosters an environment where all employees can and want to do their best work.

To learn more about how we are bringing The Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, please visit www.rockwellautomation.com.

What Rockwell Brings to You:

Rockwell cares about our employees and our benefits package is just one way we support you. Rockwell provides options for medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan including company match, generous vacation allowances, and many more options available. To learn more about our Benefits Package, please visit https://raquickfind.com/.

What Rockwell Needs from You:

We need a diverse workforce to do our best work. We need the makers, the forward thinkers, the problem solvers, and everything in between. That is where you come in. We are looking for a Production Supervisor who will be responsible for providing immediate supervision to a team of approximately 40+ employees.

Job Summary:

Directs the development and implementation of production goals in safety, quality, customer delivery, and financial improvement. Develops capacity plans and output forecasts based upon complex customer demand trends and variable labor content per production order. Develops and executes resource planning in a high product mix, highly flexible and customized manufacturing process. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the production team. Plans and administers operating policies, procedures, and practices that foster employee engagement in a continuous improvement driven work environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Functional

• Direct supervision of 40 to 60 employees across multiple work shifts.

• Maintain and enforce safe work practices.

• Select and hire employees and provide on-going performance monitoring.

• Establish and implement employee training and development programs and schedules.

• Execute company policies and procedures with respect to disciplinary policies.

• Perform resource planning requirements and scheduling of work hours and time off requests.

• Administer and maintain employee time at work records and systems.

• Receive predetermined assignments subject to a moderate level of control and review.

• Communicate daily production requirements and set targets based upon capacity.

• Plan and coordinate production order transitions between shifts and between manufacturing departments.

• Communicate production order status and results at frequent intervals.

• Accountable for safety, quality, customer delivery, and productivity improvement objectives.

• Lead continuous improvement projects, i.e. Kaizen events.

• Understand and maintain complex manufacturing order management systems.

Leadership

• Facilitate manufacturing teams toward the achievement of business and customer objectives.

• Coach and train teams in the philosophy of continuous improvement and waste reduction concepts.

• Foster an environment that instills pride and ownership by all employees.

• Evaluate employee performance on a continual basis and provide continuous performance feedback.

• Develop a motivated employee base through rewards and recognition linked to accomplishments.

• Provide leadership in the support of best practices and compliance to procedures and specifications.

Interpersonal

• Drive engagement and team work through clear communication of objectives.

• Foster collaborative effort in problem solving that promotes engagement and ownership by all.

• Maintain and enhance an environment of open and honest communication.

• Maintain and enhance a culture of mutual respect and integrity at all levels of the organization.

• Interact with internal support staff in communicating and resolving production issues.

• Prepare and present operational metrics during regular order status reviews.

Business

• Calculate labor efficiency, utilization, and productivity.

• Analyze manufacturing labor times for variance and overall reduction opportunities.

• Analyze daily backlogs and calculate required capacity to manage order lead times.

• Develop resource plans based upon individual work cell order demand rates.

• Understand operating budgetary controls.

• Utilize problem solving tools as part of Lean Six Sigma based continuous improvement philosophy.

• Appropriately apply policies and procedures in compliance with government laws. Policies and procedures include, but not limited to: Standards of Business Conduct, Intellectual Property, Control Environment, Information Protection, ISO 9000 & 14000, government regulations (e.g. health, safety, quality and environmental), and functional policies.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent professional work experience
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Technology, or related) or Business (Management, Supply Chain, or related)
• Experience in supervision/engineering in an electrical or electro-mechanical manufacturing environment

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247.