Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Requisition ID: 44702

Job Location(s):

Easley, SC, US

Employment Type: Full Time

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Function: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: On-site

Job Description

Now is a great time to join our Danfoss Power Solutions team in Ames! We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor who manages and coordinates the material and personnel in the manufacturing department. This role ensures safe, efficient operations and that all products meet or exceed our customer's expectations, as it relates to quality, on-time delivery, and cost.

Job Responsibilities

• The hiring and training of production personnel to support the production requirements of the site
• Planning required resources to meet current and future needs, including number of employees needed and skill sets required
• Identification of inefficiencies and improvement opportunities, with follow up to drive resolution and correction
• Driving continuous improvement in 5S, manufacturing efficiency, employee engagement and root cause problem solving
• Participate in the promotion and implementation of the manufacturing strategies and activities.
• Assisting in goal setting and achieving objectives for department. Focusing on continuous improvement for quality, delivery, and cost or productivity.
• Initiate steps to create and support improvements in addition to collaborating with manufacturing team to secure required resources.
• Report department metrics including safety, quality, delivery performance, and productivity.
• Conduct weekly department meetings to ensure constant communication with employee's regarding area plans and activities.
• Ensure quality issues and corrective actions are handled appropriately and according to procedure.
• Ensure the appropriate documentation is adhered to and maintained properly. Including but not limited to routings, control and work instructions, ISO procedures, etc.
• Guarantee that autonomous maintenance is being performed.
• Supervise all department employees including conducting performance appraisals, administer policies in a consistent and fair manner, training and development, assist in hiring process, and corrective actions and discipline actions as necessary.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Background & Skills

Job Qualification Requirements:

AS and/or BS degree; and 2-5 years previous supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Other Job Qualification Requirements:

• Experience with MRP and Kanban planning systems.
• Understanding of ISO requirements.
• Understanding of effective supervisory practices, positive reinforcement and coaching, and basic employment law. Ability to teach and train others effectively.
• Possess good organization skills.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Employee Benefits

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

Bonus system

Paid vacation

Personal insurance

Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups

State of the art virtual work environment

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.