Manufacturing Supervisor

Powell is hiring a Manufacturing Supervisor at our Southeast Houston location. The supervisor will manage, direct, and lead the hourly employees to meet the specific goals established for their area that corresponds to the overall company objectives. The goals will be achieved by focusing on process, quality, costs and safety metrics. Supervise and coordinate the work for manufacturing department while focusing in on continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Ensure employees have the proper training, skills, and tools to work safety.
• Create and sustain a safe work environment.
• Maintain compliance with industrial workplace safety and health regulations.
• Identify improvement opportunities for safety, and either lead or recommend corrective action.
• Manage the employee safety program on an ongoing basis.
• Ensure employees have the proper training, skills, and tools to perform work which follows the documented Powell Quality System Procedures.
• Prepare workforce for ongoing Quality System Audits.
• Implement process improvements designed to improve quality system metrics, with assistance from Manufacturing Engineering.
• In cooperation with production control, manage assets and people effectively to achieve established delivery objectives.
• Meet or exceed financial objectives such as overtime allowance and variable department expenses.
• Effectively manage employee payroll system for each department.
• Ensure Powell fixed assets, such as building and equipment, are properly utilized and maintained.
• Develop and deliver effective communications with direct reports, teams, other functions, departments, and other internal and external contacts, as required.
• Lead and conduct effective meetings.
• Administer Powell policy and procedures consistently.
• Maintain accurate training records.
• Develop individuals and work teams such that they can operate effectively with minimal supervision.
• Create an environment where employees can grow and develop into greater levels of contribution.
• Develop and administer performance evaluations.
• Effectively manage performance.
• Act as a change agent; Lead and influence employees at all levels in and through the change process.
• Attend in house and outside training sessions.
• Attend local professional associations.
• Learn policies and procedures, work instruction, ISO policies, Safety Rules and Regulations, and vendor products.

Responsibilities, Skills, Experience, and Requirements 

• BS degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2-6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing project management and process improvement role, or 3 years of experience in a leadership role with responsibility of a team of 10 employees or more, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA and Environmental regulations and employment laws.
• Experience leading in a "change environment".
• Applied knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPS, or other continuous improvement methodologies in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good organization skills
• Must be responsible and dependable.
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively in a matrix environment, collaborating with peers and associates.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work in teams and manage team activities.
• Must have demonstrated excellent leadership skills.

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