Manufacturing & Production Operations·Updated on Nov 13·
Full-timeWaco, TX, USANo salary listed
About the Job
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, or a combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Up to two years of experience evaluating business processes and quality and efficiency improvements is required.
Demonstrated skills in developing, coaching, and training others.
Proficiency with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems.
Organizational, planning, self-management, problem-solving, time-management, and multitasking skills.
Sound decision-making and judgment skills.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with outside individuals, groups, and cross-functional teams.
Ability to listen to and understand spoken information and ideas.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
Ability to diagnose issues and determine corrective actions, escalating to management when needed.
Ability to meet the physical demands of standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, stooping, climbing, reaching, lifting and moving materials and equipment up to 50 pounds, and working safely around equipment and in potentially confined or elevated areas.
Ability to work indoors around moving equipment, welding flashes, loud noise, and potential exposure to chemicals, dust, steam, high-pressure water, rotating equipment, vibration, and other listed worksite conditions.
Responsibilities
Oversee the manufacturing floor team and foster team members’ competence and commitment.
Align objectives, development levels, and leadership styles; conduct timely performance reviews and support adherence to safety protocols and consistent quality standards.
Model the company’s mission and core business values, collaborate with internal and external resources, and participate in ongoing self-development.
Hire, develop, evaluate, and influence employees to support productivity, teamwork, and customer service.
Model, promote, reinforce, and reward the use of Values Based Leadership tools, models, and processes.
Coach, mentor, and train team members on tasks and behaviors.
Perform the duties of other team members, such as Lead and Quality Champions or Section Manager, during their absences.
Provide the direct manager with regular updates on goals for manufacturing and quality assurance processes.
Collect data and update metric boards as needed.
Help create and update Standard Work and implement and embed Lean manufacturing principles.
Inspect completed work for quality and resolve safety, quality, velocity, and cost issues.
Support Value Stream Optimization through In Process Validation and Quality Gate methodologies.
Understand the production line flow and technical aspects of the process in the area of responsibility.
Adjust line staffing to meet flow requirements and support the section production plan.
Translate Section Manager direction into team-member task assignments to meet section requirements.
Teach and model Lean principles, support their implementation, and identify waste.
Report area status against plan and maintain positive working relationships with team members while meeting production requirements.
Assist in leading Rapid Improvement Workshops and Kaizen events to improve processes, safety, and quality.
Troubleshoot and diagnose defects and participate in Root Cause Corrective Action teams to prevent recurrence.
Maintain job knowledge through educational opportunities such as the Technician Training Path.
Ensure equipment and work areas remain operational, clean, and orderly through operator checks and maintenance, including Operator Performed Maintenance and 5S.
Participate in or lead Process Improvement Dialogs in the area of responsibility.
Work safely and comply with applicable safety policies, company policies, procedures, and standards.
Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; coach and develop employees; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; and address complaints and resolve problems.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel as needed.
Desired Qualifications
Four years of experience evaluating business processes and quality and efficiency improvements is preferred.
Six Sigma Green Belt training and working knowledge of CPS are preferred.
The Manufacturing Floor and Quality Assurance Supervisor is a key role in managing the manufacturing process and ensuring high-quality products. Responsibilities include overseeing the floor team and fostering the development of both competence and commitment among team members. The individual aligns objectives, development levels, and leadership styles, conduct timely performance reviews, and support team members in adhering to safety protocols and maintaining consistent quality standards. The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices on a daily basis: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self-development.
Hires, develops, evaluates, and influences effective and consistent productivity and teamwork to ensure the delivery of Legendary Customer Service (LCS)
Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission
Coaches, mentors, and trains Team Members; task and behavior oriented
Performs job duties of other team members such as Lead & Quality Champions or Section Manager during periods of his/her absence
Provides regular input to direct Manager regarding the achievement of targeted goals around the manufacturing and quality assurance processes
Collects data and updating metric boards as needed
Helps create and update Standard Work, implement and embed Lean manufacturing principles
Provides quality assurance inspections of completed tasks, resolving issues related to safety, quality, velocity, and cost
Assists with Value Stream Optimization through the engagement of In Process Validation (IPV) and Quality Gate methodologies
Understands the overall flow of the line and technical aspects of the process in area of responsibility
Adjusts line staffing to meet flow requirements, supporting the section’s production plan
Translates the direction set by the Section Manager to task assignments for each Team Member in the given area to meet the section’s plan/requirements
Models and teaches fundamental Lean principles, commit to successful implementation, and continually look for and identify waste
Communicates effectively with various teams to report out on the area’s status relative to plan
Meets production requirements while maintaining a positive working relationship with Team Members on the line
Assists in leading in Rapid Improvement Workshops (RIWs) and Kiazen events to continuously improve processes, safety, and quality
Troubleshoots and diagnoses defects; participating in Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) team to eliminate reoccurrence
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, e.g., Technician Training Path
Ensures the performance of equipment and work area through regular operator checks and maintenance resulting in operational equipment and work areas in good, clean, and orderly condition (Operator Performed Maintenance – OPM, and 5S)
Participates or leads Process Improvement Dialogs in their area of responsibility
Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
Performs other duties as assigned
Demonstrated skills in developing, coaching, and training others
Demonstrates proficiency with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems
Effective utilization of organizational, planning, self-management, problem solving, time management, and multi-tasking skills
Sound decision-making and judgment skills
Strong communication skills along with the ability to effectively collaborate with outside individuals, groups, and cross functional teams
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
Ability to work in fast paced environment with frequent interruptions
Ability to diagnose and determine corrective actions to be taken on issues and referring to Management for support, if needed
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent required or combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skill, and abilities
Up to two years of evaluating business processes, quality and efficiency improvements required, four preferred
6 Sigma green belt training & a working knowledge of CPS is preferred
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; coaching and development; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Travel:
Some travel may be expected
Physical Requirements:
Significant amount of time standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, stooping, climbing, and reaching
Constant movement and use of limbs, hands; requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina
Ascends/descends with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet and climbs up and down ladders and/or equipment
Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work
Be able to maneuver safely and work underneath equipment and cribbed products
Frequently lifts and moves materials and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to move objects, and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue
Work Environment:
Regularly works indoors around moving equipment and exposed to flashes of light from welding and loud noise levels
Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high-pressure water and high speed rotating equipment
May work in extremely bright or inadequate lighting
Exposure to high noise levels and body vibration
May be required to work in confined work spaces, awkward positions, and high places
Possible exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings
Disclaimer: Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.