Production Supervisor
Gorbel

Gorbel's mission is simple: We improve people's lives.

That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees. We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distribution sectors. We're on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution; a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate our products and our processes - and we're looking for people like you to join us in that mission.

We're currently hiring for open positions in the US and Canada. We operate in Canada as Engineered Lifting Systems and Equipment (ELS)/DBA Gorbel® Canada, and subsequent communication related to Canadian positions may show the ELS name. You may be contacted by phone by recruitment personnel based in either Canada or New York.

Work Shift:
Second Shift (United States of America)

Job Description:

Production Supervisors are responsible for coordinating the day-to-day workflow through the factory departments to ensure on-time shipment of a quality product. Responsible for ensuring employee safety through leading by example, the consistent enforcement of safety policies, and addressing all raised or observed safety concerns. Responsible for pursuing, participating, and leading the implementation and sustaining of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement activities throughout their departments and the overall factory.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive a positive safety culture within the factory and organization by following and applying the Gorbel safety standards and practices.
• Exhibit Gorbel core behavioral values of integrity, positive people in a positive environment, extraordinary customer experience, and future-oriented.
• Lead teams to drive results for the entire factory on key performance metrics on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Manage employee relations issues in a fair and consistent manner including the application of established policies and procedures.
• Provide ongoing training and employee development including cross-training.
• Effectively communicate with direct reports, peers, and leadership on a regular basis including safety huddles, company communications, daily huddles, quality reviews, customer feedback, etc.
• Ensure proper staffing and scheduling in place to ensure production goals are met.
• Ensure manufacturing processes are followed and actively drive continuous improvement.
• Lead root cause investigations, corrective action/preventative action implementations for safety, quality, people, and production-related issues.
• Lead 6S, kaizen, and other continuous improvement activities.
• Provide regular vital conversations with frequent reinforcing and redirecting feedback.
• Regularly conduct safety, quality, and process audits to ensure positive results and drive improvement.
• Deliver results with a high level of independence and self-motivated behaviors.
• All other duties as assigned by management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 2-5 years experience in manufacturing and leadership preferred
• Associates degree or higher preferred
• Strong organizational, planning, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, ERP software, and other computer software
• Demonstrated application of Lean manufacturing
• Must demonstrate excellent people management skills
• Ability to manage project work to completion
• Ability to effectively communicate across the organization including internal customers and suppliers
• Ability to travel domestically as needed, < 10%

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

ADA Physical/Mental/Workplace Requirements

• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Able to stand (75%); walk (20%); stoop, kneel or crouch (5%), as required.
• Able to climb portable ladders
• Able to wear safety glasses and foot protection throughout shift.
• Able to wear hearing protectors (ear plugs) throughout the shift while working in an environment with moderate noise levels.

Gorbel® is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Gorbel® is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at 585-924-6204.

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