Production Supervisor

Job Description

The Production Supervisor will manage the production operations budget, specifically focusing on the cost of labor. They will track and manage production levels and deliveries according to the plan, while also maintaining morale to ensure positive employee relations. Additionally, the Production Supervisor will proactively manage scrap and rework. They will oversee the environment and training programs to eliminate hazards and accidents. The Production Supervisor will supervise and direct employees, ensuring that organizational decision-making is based on a process-oriented culture to ensure the linkage from strategy to actions.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the daily activities of all employees
• Maintain adequate metrics to ensure levels of performance are known and improved upon
• Ensure that adequate equipment is available and implemented safely to adequately and efficiently conduct business
• Implement and enforce all policies, practices, and benefits and employ effective leadership techniques and employee relation’s activities to ensure fair and equitable treatment of all people working at the facility
• Identify and implement methods and practices to achieve steady improvement in efficiency, quality, service and continuous improvement in operating profits
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with customers, suppliers, contractors and key intra-company people to effectively manage the operation for best results
• Ensure through training and daily audits that safe practices are constantly employed throughout the facility
• Regularly communicate and demonstrate the Danfoss best practices, ethics, values and philosophy such that these cultural attributes are incorporated throughout the organization
• Counsel and discipline employees as necessary
• Manage the performance of direct reports
• Develops, motivates and coaches team members, acts as an employee advocate and interviews potential new hires
• Promotes customer satisfaction
• Ensures all functional areas have accurate, timely information.
• Actively participates in cross-functional company-wide teams to assist in driving quality improvements, process improvements, business system enhancements and process standardization
• Reviews order exception reports to identify root cause and takes appropriate corrective action
• Assists in the creation of training plans and programs. Promotes cross-training opportunities

Background & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a supervisory role.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business preferred.
• Experience with lean, six sigma, and/or continuous improvement.
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Proficient in MS Office

Employee Benefits

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.