Logo and Accessory Production Supervisor

Overview

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference?  If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career. 

At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do.  We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world.  We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day. 

Are you in?  Read on for more details about this particular role.

Responsibilities

Production / Budgetary:                

• Develop and execute production plan by scheduling/assigning associates.  Establish priorities and track progress. 
• Revise schedules as needed and resolve problems in meeting the plan.
• Meet with Supply Chain staff daily to discuss issues such as material shortages and customer demand.  Make adjustments appropriately. 
• Prepare annual department budget and monitor results on a monthly basis.
• Manage job-closeout variances.
• Work with all plant support groups i.e. Safety, Engineering, and Quality groups as required.
• Drive execution of Safety 24/7, Continuous Improvement and Customer Satisfaction initiatives.
• Lead and promote use of and ensure compliance to the MSA Operating System.
• Champion efforts to implement a strong continuous improvement culture as set in the MSA Business System
• Assist in development and participation of continuous improvement projects to enhance delivery, cost and quality for Pad Print Operations.
• Manage equipment problems in department and make sure maintenance and repairs are completed in a timely manner.
• Proven ability to make recommendations on course of action for approval and follow through on course of action.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively with cross-functional team/work group or those outside of formal line of authority to accomplish organizational goals. 

Employee Relations / Communication:

• Develop and maintain solid rapport with associates on multiple shifts / address associate issues and concerns.
• Advise and coach associates on personal and professional development.
• Recommend and make decisions regarding hiring, discipline, terminations, transfers, and promotions, seeking managerial guidance as appropriate.
• Enforce MSA policies and procedures ensuring accountability for compliance.
• Lead daily KPI huddles.

Other:

• Effective lead team of associates to ensure safe, productive and team-oriented work environment.
• Approve time for full-time and temporary associates and maintain attendance and absence records.
• Manage department roster, cross-training matrix and evacuation plan.
• Write safety documentation including JSA/SOP records, near-hit and incident reports.
• Review, sign-off, and reconcile purchasing card transactions.
• Participate in and respond to audit, CQN, and notification findings with solid root cause and occurrence prevention solutions.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to keep the organization’s vision and values and customer perspective at the forefront of decision making and action.
• Proven ability to organize and prioritize a large number of tasks, solve technical problems, lead projects and drive change.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities to promote teamwork, delegation, individual responsibility, and positive employee morale.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to coach and develop others and build and foster good working relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Highly engaged and self-motivated individual with demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Proven ability to project a positive, professional image and promote positive relations.
• Strong decision-making skills including the ability to identify project obstacles and creatively develop alternative solutions. 

Education and experience required:

This position is available at two different career levels based upon experience, education, etc.:

• Level I & II: 
• Associates Degree in related field or educational academic equivalent
• Two years of proven supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or military setting may be substituted for an Associate's degree.
• 2+ years manufacturing or warehouse experience
• Level III: 
• Associate’s Degree in related field or educational academic equivalent.
• Associate’s Degree/Academic equivalent may be substituted with 5+ years of supervisory experience to meet education requirement.

Related military experience may be substituted for up to two years of supervisory and / or work experience.

Education and experience preferred:

• Level I / II / III – Bachelor's degree
• Professional work-related experience in Pad Printing Operations
• Strong foundational knowledge of Continuous Improvement Methodologies and EHS Initiatives
• 3 years manufacturing experience