Production Supervisor

The Production Supervisor leads day-to-day shop floor execution to ensure safe, high-quality and efficient operations that meet productivity targets and on-time delivery commitments. This role will supervise and coordinate hourly employees in support of production and material flow while driving performance through standard work, visible floor leadership, and continuous improvement. You will monitor daily plant activities and ensure safety, quality and productivity commitments are met. Use of KPIs and routine Gemba walks to identify issues, remove barriers, and improve results is expected. The successful candidate will utilize their organizational skills by managing work processes and balancing workloads and will be the key person to provide updates to management on assigned area performance and provide order updates to customer service when needed.

What You'll Do

• Supervise daily production and warehouse/distribution activities to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery performance.
• Assign work, prioritize activities, and adjust staffing/workflow to meet schedule and customer needs.
• Monitor performance throughout the shift; remove barriers and escalate issues quickly.
• Coach and develop employees through clear expectations, feedback, and performance management.
• Provide input for workforce planning and development, scheduling, and development of annual business plans.
• Ensure accurate production reporting by completing and maintaining appropriate records, documents, and reports.
• Enforce safe work practices and support compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Reinforce standard work, 5S/housekeeping, and disciplined execution on the floor.
• Address quality issues through containment, root cause, and corrective action.
• Ensure material availability through inventory accuracy through transaction discipline and resolution of inventory variances.
• Develop and use KPIs to track performance (safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, scrap, labor, inventory accuracy)
• Lead daily huddles and use visual management to drive accountability and follow-through.
• Conduct routine Gemba walks to identify problems, engage employees, and drive improvements.
• Lead and participate in Lean and continuous improvement activities to reduce waste and improve performance.
• Utilize your organizational skills by managing work processes and balancing workloads.
• Monitor product quality and ensure activities meet the needs of the Quality Plan
• Monitor safety and productivity and ensure the team is executing at the highest level to meet the needs of the business.
• Collaborate with other leaders to coordinate workflow and resources between departments.
• Provide clear communication with all shifts to ensure all production requirements are met.
• Ensure compliance with all quality regulations, standards and corporate policies including but not limited to ISO 9001:2015 and AAR M-1003 for assigned department.
• Supervises the application of Midland Policies to manufacturing operations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Associates degree with five or more years proven success in a supervisory role in a manufacturing environment is required. Will consider equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Bachelor's degree with three or more years' proven success in a supervisory and/or managerial role in a manufacturing environment using continuous improvement is preferred.
• Three or more years' experience in an organization utilizing lean manufacturing and continuous.
• Previous experience is rail industry or similar regulated manufacturing environment is highly desired.
• CNC machining and programming experience is highly desired.
• Working knowledge of safety standards, quality expectations, and basic inventory practices
• Proficiency with production/inventory systems, ERP, and Microsoft Office
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles such as 5S, continuous improvement, structured problem solving and standardized work.

The Ideal Candidate Will Also Bring

• Must be process oriented with a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent problem solving and analysis skills with high attention to detail.
• Professionalism and reliability. Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Ability to facilitate activities necessary to ensure project completion.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and prints.
• Hands-on floor leadership style with strong follow-through. Proven people leadership and accountability
• Data-driven approach with comfort building and using KPIs.
• You can adjust to changing conditions, prioritize and manage work processes and workforce flexibility.
• You have good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of organization.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

• This position will have regular exposure to the manufacturing and warehouse environment. May be exposed to loud operating machinery, hot/cold temperatures, chemicals, and vapors.
• May require a combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
• May require use of Personal computer, copy machine, other office equipment,
• Must be able to sit, walk, stand reach with hand and arms, stoop, kneel, bend and twist, grasp and manipulate with hands and fingers as needed.
• Lifting generally less than 10lbs. May occasionally be required to lift up to 25lbs without assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus naturally or with corrective eyewear.

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Midland Manufacturing, part of OPW, a Dover Company is a leader in the rail tank car valves and fittings industry. Our innovative rail products are manufactured and engineered for the safe and efficient loading, transporting, and unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products.

For over 125 years, OPW has led the way in designing and manufacturing world-class retail fueling, fluid handling and car wash system solutions for the safe and efficient handling and distribution of fuels and critical fluids. OPW makes above ground and below ground products for both conventional, vapour recovery and clean energy applications in the retail and commercial markets. Additionally, OPW supplies loading arms, valves and dry-break couplings, tank truck equipment, rail car valves and equipment, and car wash systems. OPW has manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific, with sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Dover Corporation, which is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under 'DOV'. To learn more about OPW's 125 years of providing industry-leading solutions, visit our website atwww.opwglobal.com.

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Pay Range:$84,100.00 -$104,829.00

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 10 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation days beginning at 120 hours annually; 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws; tuition assistance is available; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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