Westlake

Hold regular quality meetings to ensure that all employees are well trained and aware of quality control measures and the quality of the product meets or exceeds Westlake standards, along with International Congress of Building Official (ICBO) and Universal Building Code (UBC). Ensure that all production personnel are trained by supervising appropriate training programs and discuss with the Plant Manager. Responsible for implementing and coordinating in conjunction with the Plant Manager Lean processes. Ensures that all production operation shift personnel are appropriately trained by partnering with Human Resources and Training Management, Plant Manager, and applicable functional departments.. Conducts a comprehensive review of Process Improvement and Lean Manufacturing programs functions within the plant.

production supervisor

Job Summary The Production Supervisor assists in the management of the production facility to meet sales requirements by supervising production personnel and quality assurance technicians. Essential Functions <ul><li>Comply with Safety Policies and Procedures</li><li>Ensure plant facilities and equipment are maintained to meet production schedules by assisting in training production personnel in preventive maintenance and establishing a preventive maintenance schedule</li><li>Recommend operating objectives, plans for the production facility to meet the plant’s overall business goals. Report, as required, on the facility’s performance against those objectives</li><li>Monitor safety programs to eliminate industrial accidents. Ensure that manufacturing supervisors hold regular safety meetings, monitor safety practices and their use of safety equipment</li><li>Hold regular quality meetings to ensure that all employees are well trained and aware of quality control measures and the quality of the product meets or exceeds Westlake standards, along with International Congress of Building Official (ICBO) and Universal Building Code (UBC)</li><li>Review production schedules and plan raw material inventories to achieve those schedules</li><li>Ensure that all production personnel are trained by supervising appropriate training programs and discuss with the Plant Manager</li><li>Responsible for implementing and coordinating in conjunction with the Plant Manager Lean processes</li><li>Manufacturing/Continuous Process Improvement programs and plant quality programs</li><li>Ensures that all production operation shift personnel are appropriately trained by partnering with Human Resources and Training Management, Plant Manager, and applicable functional departments. Monitors and assures that all annualized training requirements and/or certifications are completed on time</li><li>Conducts a comprehensive review of Process Improvement and Lean Manufacturing programs functions within the plant. In addition, develop and network to identify and promote the sharing of ‘Best Practices"</li><li>Assist in conducting the formal and informal performance appraisals and hiring new employees</li><li>All other duties as requested or assigned by Line Supervisor </li></ul>Knowledge, Skills And Abilities <ul><li>Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, equipment manuals, and company manuals and procedures</li><li>Honest, dedicated, and enthusiastic team player with solid work ethic</li><li>Versed in training and development of exempt and non-exempt employees</li><li>Good communication skills and ability to read, speak, write English</li><li>Ability to observe, identify, deduce and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions</li><li>Quick learner and ability to work under minimal supervision</li><li>Participated in one or more of the following process improvements: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Cost of Quality, Demand Flow Technology, JIT, TQM, ISO 9000-2000, Kaizen, 5S</li><li>Ability to interact with people from a variety of backgrounds, levels and positions</li><li>Math skills and computer skills</li><li>Communicate effectively and tactfully to different levels in the organization in person and on the telephone</li><li>Able to handle confidential information</li><li>Computer literate in Excel, Word and Power Point; SAP desirable</li><li>Ability to attention to details </li></ul>Education And/Or Experience The employee should have the following: <ul><li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience</li><li>1 - 2 years' experience in functional role </li></ul>Essential Physical Requirements/Work Environment The employee should possess the ability to: <ul><li>Work in an environment where exposure to sounds or noise levels may be uncomfortable</li><li>Withstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or out</li><li>Prolong standing or other stationary positions</li><li>Complete repetitive movements</li><li>Bend and/or twist</li><li>Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds</li><li>Move or traverse about the facilities</li><li>Work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions</li><li>Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision and hardhat protection)</li></ul>

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