Production Supervisor - London, Canada - London Machinery inc.

London Machinery inc.

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London, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Production Supervisor

Company Description:

Revolution Concrete Mixers and London Machinery Inc.

represent a combined 171 years of industry and mixer-building knowledge, serving not only the United States and Canada, but globally.

Our brands are industry leaders with a strong commitment to help move our industry forward with our focus on innovation and technology.

We are leading the industry with digital solutions and connected technologies that help keep our mixers safe, efficient, and sustainable.

That focus helps to keep our customers and their teams efficient and safe so they can focus on building our communities.

The production supervisor is responsible for providing leadership to the manufacturing team, and facilitates the production process to ensure the achievement of manufacturing, quality, housekeeping and safety objectives.

Develops high performance work team with ongoing coaching and direction, both formal and informal.

Responsibilities:

Leads Team Members in the performance of manufacturing processes.
As the key resource for the manufacturing team, the Manufacturing Supervisor provides guidance in the resolution of problems.
In this position you will be responsible for leading the coating section of the process at LMI.

Technical knowledge helpful in this leadership position:

Strong understanding of powder coating
Strong understanding of two component painting
Strong understanding of surface preparation, specifically shot blasting
Personal experience with coating
Leadership responsibilities:
Ensure that all Team Members' actions and manufacturing processes meet specified safety and housekeeping requirements.
Responsible for ensuring the required production within the parameters of the highest quality practices and minimum cost practices
Assigns specific tasks, as required, to ensure the most cost effective and productive use of the Team Members.
Ensures that tools and materials essential for the performance of the work are readily available.
Responsible for all Team Members' performance by providing training, guidance, and timely feedback through daytoday feedback and periodic performance appraisals.
Establishes and facilitates small group team initiatives for continuous improvement.
Maintains comprehensive records to document the performance of his/her area of responsibility.
The Manufacturing Supervisor is intimately involved in the manufacturing process.

In doing so, he/she has the following responsibilities:

Conducts rootcause analyses of manufacturing process to identify, define and resolve manufacturing problems and opportunities. Enlists the requisite support (I.E., M.E., etc.) to ensure the timely resolution of problems and the prompt implementation of improvements.
Continually monitors existing operations and implements possible improvements or cost reductions. Prepares related analysis, layouts and other supportive data. Prepares comparative cost estimates using alternative production methods.
Audits standards and ensures changes for improvements in data base accuracy.
Responsible for ensuring that all processes and products meet all quality standards.

In doing so, the Manufacturing Facilitator is responsible for the following:

Assures Team Member awareness and compliance to manufacturing process instructions, ISO Standards and Quality System Procedures, and Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS Requirements.
Identifies problems or opportunities, which affect quality. Communicates the information to the affected functions and develops and implements corrective action.
Responsible for the changes needed in machines, processes, materials and assembly.
Implements inspection procedures to improve end products, reduce costs and enhance quality.
Investigates product defects and makes modifications in products or quality standards where such appear to be warranted.
Provides technical assistance to the Materials Management group in connection with the purchase of raw materials, supplies and equipment, and in qualifying new sources of material.
Provides input for strategic planning regarding manufacturing initiatives.
Responsible for other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification:

1 plus year(s) experience managing in a manufacturing and/or production environment

Preferred Qualification:

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or related field
Lean/Six Sigma or Project Management certifications
Experience with Email & JDE is recommended and will be required within three months in this position
Must complete r required inhouse training
Ability to plan and organize projects
Must possess good communication and problem solving skills
Ability to provide handson technical support in a production environment

Knowledge of Pull Systems, Kaizen, Poke-yoke, Lean Manufacturing, Toyota Production System, Just-in-time Techniques, time standards, ergonomics, EHS, ISO processes, computer skills and