Job Description

Graver Technologies LLC
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings--which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway--you'll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We're committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone's empowered to be their best.
Coordinates the operations of all production departments in the unit. Ensures that production meets the goals of product quality, cost effectiveness, safe conditions, and customer satisfaction. Reports issues regarding production, quality, maintenance, or personnel problems.
We are seeking a Production Supervisor to work in our plant to support the manufacturing of our filtration products.
Responsibilities:
Safety

• Must have a strong safety mindset, set safety expectations, supervise to safety expectations, and lead a behavior based safety culture.
• Coordinate with the Safety Coordinator to ensure he/she and all crew members are trained to internal safety procedures and OSHA regulatory requirements and conduct periodic observations or audits as directed to identify safety issues.
• Become intimately familiar with, ensure compliance with, and enforce OSHA requirements.
• Ensure compliance with and enforce the use of PPE (safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.) and safety equipment.
• Implement progressive discipline pursuant to enforcement.
• Encourage participation in the Site "Near Miss" program.
• Advise the Safety Coordinator of problem areas and participate in Site Safety Committee.
• Conduct safety audits as scheduled. Correct any issues identified during safety audits in a timely manner.
• Document and report incidents with subsequent investigation, root cause development, and corrective action development as directed.
• Respond to all building related security/safety issues.
• Must strive to achieve "0" OSHA recordable injuries.

6S/Housekeeping

• Must have a strong housekeeping mindset and supervise to ensure Operators keep work areas organized and clean.
• Keep work in area organized.
• Perform 6S audits as scheduled. Address any issues identified in 6S audits in a timely manner.

Quality

• Must have a strong quality mindset and supervise within an ISO 9001 management system.
• Coordinate with the QA Manager to ensure he/she and all staff members are trained to internal quality procedures and ISO requirements.
• Supervise to ensure adherence to Manufacturing Work Instructions and document control requirements.
• Interact cooperatively with Quality Control Dept. personnel to monitor and adjust processes.
• Contribute to the refinement and update of Manufacturing Work Instructions.
• Promote the Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) with staff. Implement CIP's as assigned.
• Perform root cause investigation and implement appropriate actions for assigned CAPA's.
• Train new staff. Train all staff on new processes/equipment. Cross train staff as appropriate.
• Track scrap. Determine root causes of significant scrap and implement appropriate actions.
• Monitor key performance indicators. Take appropriate actions when department goals are not being met.

Production/Productivity

• Possess strong productivity mindset and supervise to maximize production efficiency/output.
• Interact with Shift Lead(s) to conduct thorough shift changes that ensure production is uninterrupted.
• Create department production schedule and manage work/staff to this schedule.
• Review daily output to ensure that production goals are maintained or exceeded.
• Ensure staff adheres to all company policies. Use progressive discipline when needed.
• Collect and report on production metrics.
• Support the identification and implementation of production efficiency gains.
• Participate in all lean events as scheduled. Complete action items from these events in a timely manner.
• Open/close batch tickets in Epicor.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels. Schedule overtime only when required.

Supervision

• Willingness to work overtime, including weekends and holidays, if required by product demand.
• Willingness to coordinate personal and vacation time to ensure Shift Supervisor coverage.
• Complete evaluations of hourly employees.
• Ensure accuracy of staff's time prior to payroll processing.
• Ensure proper stock of supplies. Communicate needs to Purchasing.
• Maintain virtual inventory in Epicor. Participate in cycle counts and physical inventories as scheduled. Work to resolve variances.
• Provide daily communication with staff reviewing all relevant information.

Requirements:

• High School Graduate (or GED)
• Leader who knows how to set expectations and supervise to those expectations
• Experienced Supervisor (minimum 3 years) in a manufacturing environment
• Professional who requires adherence to Company policies/practices/requirements fairly
• Skilled coach with good interpersonal skills
• Team player with ability to work overtime when required, including being on call 24/7
• Knowledgeable of manufacturing equipment
• Experienced with ISO 9001 standard
• Computer literate (MS Office Suite)
• Ability to read and understand specifications
• Ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to use various measuring instruments
• Ability to perform basic math functions
• Willingness to work in a team environment
• Ability to read and speak English (Bilingual (Spanish) preferred)
• Detail oriented
• Quality conscious
• Safety conscious

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Skills Required