Plant Production Supervisor

1 month ago


Debert, Nova Scotia, Canada Kohltech Full time

Position Overview:

The Manufacturing Operations Manager, reporting directly to the Plant Manager, is responsible for ensuring that production activities within their department maintain exceptional quality standards while being conducted in a safe, efficient, and enjoyable manner. This role involves effective staff allocation to meet production schedules and sales forecasts, while collaborating with other departments on continuous improvement initiatives.

Safety Responsibilities:

  • Foster a strong safety culture within the team.
  • Establish and uphold high standards for adherence to safety protocols.
  • Enhance the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (JOHSC) walkthroughs to achieve compliance.
  • Proactively identify and rectify potential hazards or unsafe conditions to prevent accidents.
  • Encourage open communication regarding safety practices and suggestions among team members.
  • Collaborate with the safety coordinator and quality team to ensure all operational instructions (OIs) accurately describe safe processes and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for each task.

Quality Assurance:

  • Accountable for meeting or surpassing the quality expectations of Kohltech's clientele.
  • Responsible for achieving the target score during weekly quality inspections.
  • Ensure that no product leaves the department that does not meet personal standards of quality.
  • Work alongside the quality team to guarantee that all OIs are precise and detailed enough for training purposes.
  • Continuously seek opportunities to enhance process consistency, standardization, and the use of jigs.

Efficiency Management:

  • Hold the team accountable for meeting production targets.
  • Accurately document downtime reasons at bottlenecks and address root causes.
  • Encourage Team Leaders to identify efficiencies within their specific tasks.
  • Collaborate with managers and industrial engineers to optimize processes.
  • Eliminate obstacles and provide the necessary tools, materials, and space for team success.

Rework Management:

  • Monitor rework activities to ensure resources are allocated effectively.
  • Explore avenues to reduce rework through process enhancements.

Training and Development:

  • Assess employee performance consistently.
  • Ensure that trainees are matched with suitable trainers.
  • Thoroughly communicate all safety, quality, and efficiency expectations for each task.
  • Approach training from the perspective of new employees.
  • Guarantee comprehensive cross-training within the department to cover all roles without gaps.

Coaching and Mentorship:

  • Identify employees with potential for further training or responsibilities.
  • Mentor individuals eager to expand their knowledge.
  • Develop future leaders within the organization.

Qualifications:

  • Degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
  • Experience with quality management systems.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles is advantageous.
  • Project management experience is beneficial.
  • Strong problem-solving skills through root cause analysis.
  • Proficient computer skills and aptitude are essential.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational abilities.

Work Location: In-person at the designated facility.



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