Production Supervisor

Danaher Corporation designs, manufactures and markets products and services with strong brand names, proprietary technologies and major market positions that improve the way we live and work.  Building on the foundation provided by Danaher Business System and the company’s core values, Danaher’s associates are pursuing a focused strategy aimed at creating a Premier Global Enterprise.

Portescap offers one of the broadest miniature motor product line in the industry, encompassing Brush DC, Brushless DC, Stepper Can Stack, Linear Actuator, Disc Magnet and Hybrid technology. We help your applications excel through innovation and customization. From medical to aerospace or automation to security & access, Portescap's miniature motion solutions are moving life forward worldwide in critical applications.

Building upon a tradition of manufacturing excellence, and driven by a passion for innovation, we leverage over 70 years of experience in miniature motion solutions to put precise power in the smallest places. Make Portescap a part of your team and power up for the future.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the production of Stators, PC Boards, and other component parts manufactured at the St. Kitts facility.  Key deliverables for this position are operating the cells at or better than the key performance indicators established for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity.  Working directly with the Cell Leaders to improve output and ensure timely material movement and delivery of quality product will be critical to the success of the Production Supervisor.  The Production Supervisor will be developed as a high potential candidate for further advancement within the business.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Along with those identified below, other duties may be assigned. 

·         Supervise direct labor union associates.  Hold associates accountable to the work rules and policies while also providing feedback to the associates.

·         Instill sense of urgency with team around meeting customer quality and delivery expectations.

·         In cooperation with the Value Stream Manager, staff members, and cell leaders, execute on daily, weekly, and monthly build plans to ship on time. 

·         Evaluate cell demand and determine if countermeasures (overtime, staff re-deployment) will be required to meet customer request dates.

·         Lead the Gemba Walk to ensure that information captured on the build boards is accurate and valuable to drive improvements to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity (SQDIP).

·         Utilize visual management via the SQDIP and build planning boards.

·         Help assign daily priorities and enforce productivity expectations with Cell Leaders and associates.

·         Maintain a staff of motivated cell operators.  Frequently review performance for the manufacturing team.

·         Ensure Cell Leaders hold start-up meetings to engage the cell operators in daily build plan

·         Train operators in the cells on standard work while involving Quality Supervisor and Quality Manufacturing Engineer.

·         Drive cross-training initiatives and mange the cross-training matrix.

·         Embrace the culture of continuous improvement. Lead the group through concrete examples of improvement via participating in Kaizen events as needed.

·         Maintain the productivity tracker.

·         Responsible for following quality system procedures as required.

·         Willingness to work extended hours to support evening or weekend overtime as needed.

·         Lead the operation in the absence of the Value Stream Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·         High energy and sense of urgency

·         Excellent communication skills

·         Ability to motivate teams and individuals to achieve targets

·         Team player

·         Results focused, manages details well

·         Ability to troubleshoot and implement root cause corrective actions

·         Must lead by example

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

·         Management/supervisory experience desired

·         Manufacturing experience desired