Job Description:
Supervisor Job Description
You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:
Responsible for leading and coordinating teams in manufacturing areas in order to meet production schedules and meet required safety, quality, cost, delivery, and team objectives
Orient, train/develop, motivate, counsel and assist team members in work instructions, production standards, and the balanced flow of work and problem resolution
Perform all related supervisory and human resource functions (work assignments, attendance documentations, incident reports, performance evaluations/counseling)
Assist in production scheduling/planning, quality, material flow and equipment maintenance
Audit quality and safety reports and processes to determine cause of issues/problems and ensures necessary corrections are performed to maintain standards
Develop and maintain effective working relationships within team environment
Assign work and special projects to team members to develop work experience and flexibility
Requisition resources (supplies, tools, etc.) and expedite as required
Act as backup for all team members
Contribute to team effort by performing related tasks as needed to assist in overall goals
Other duties and projects as determined by production and business needs
The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:
5+ years of professional work experience in a production environment.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated knowledge of production systems and techniques
Ability to understand and use work planning skills
Lead a team to manage and support the day-to-day operations and activities of the facilities effectively and efficiently.
Solicit feedback from Managers, Team Leads and Associates related to performance and take corrective action when needed.
Work with direct manager to ensure appropriate staffing levels; Lead in the recruitment, hiring, promoting, and terminating processes as needed.
Set schedules according to workload, approve payroll, and serve as back up for the Manager when needed.
Provide timely, ongoing communication to ensure the appropriate dissemination of information to department leaders.
Conduct or delegate shift start-up meetings; communicate information related to culture, safety, production, accuracy, recognition, and facility/HR updates to keep team members informed. Develop a cohesive team that is committed to the success of Milwaukee Tool.
Foster a high degree of morale among associates, including providing feedback, recognition, and rewards.
Provide formal and informal feedback on an ongoing basis to develop talent.
Lead the annual performance evaluation review process and follow documentation process internally.
Identify and grow future team leaders within Milwaukee Tool.
Advise on employee corrective actions including recommendations for termination.
Maintain and enforce a clean and safe working environment.
Drive safety processes and hold team members accountable for compliance including, but not limited to, adhering to safety incident reporting/protocols.
Experience leading, coaching, and empowering team members.
Strategically minded, and results-focused, takes ownership of team success.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to manage the team successfully and asses needs around multiple projects/priorities.
Results-focused, takes ownership of team success.
Able to problem-solve quickly and execute solutions effectively.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles
Experience with inventory costing concepts
Understanding of the Pareto principle and philosophy
Physical and Weightlifting Demands:
Frequent bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling of tools and boxes.
Standing for long periods of time, as well as repetitive motion.
Operate manual pallet jacks (Operation of other equipment is a plus!).
Able to work in various temperature conditions.
Ability to lift and/or move objects up to 50lbs.
Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.