Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Location Profile: Andrews Laser Works, founded in 1946 and located in Wilder, KY, specializes in the fabrication of complex assemblies from Inconel, steel, aluminum, and titanium sheet with a core competency in aero engine brackets and components.Position SummaryThe Production Supervisor is responsible for directing and supervising department operations while meeting goals for safety, throughput, productivity, cycle time and quality.Primary Duties & ResponsibilitiesAnalyzes, establishes, and communicates performance standards to all leads and employees.Meets with employees daily, reflecting on problems, solutions, and challenges; thereby creating a culture of continuous improvement and contributing towards becoming a learning organization.Implements and coordinates cross training of department employees to insure the elimination of all skill gaps, resulting in a more skilled and adaptable workforce. Insures the completion of required competency forms and certifications, as well as maintains an employee skill matrix.Instills and maintains a positive, can-do team atmosphere; holding regular team meetings, assigning team members’ tasks, and coordinating required support services needed. Uses area boards to ensure results.Complies with all environmental safe practices and regulations. Conducts EH&S self-inspection and safety “huddles” in areas of responsibility.Supervises the conduct of Root Cause Corrective Action working sessions when safety and quality escapes occur.Reviews production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations.Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for products.Executes to schedules and coordinates activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.Reviews production and operating metrics and reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent delays.Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.Resolves employee suggestions and or complaints or submits unsettled employees issues for further action by Operations Manager and HR Manager where and when appropriate. Required SkillsDemonstrated understanding of the production environment, preferably in aerospaceKnowledge of production processes, quality controls, and costsKnowledge of management principles involved in strategic planning and forecasting including people and equipment resource allocation; corporate and human resource policies and benefits; leadership; teaming; and production methodsThorough knowledge of lean manufacturing work area practices including 5-S, Visual Controls, Standard Work, work center metrics, and continuous improvement processes and able to instruct others in these practicesAbility to motivate, develop, and direct people as they work, identifying the best people for the jobProactive communicator who can clearly articulate results and needs across all levelsAble to establish and communicate clear priorities and to influence others to support and act on those prioritiesBasic mathematic skills: add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.Ability to work alone or as a member of a team, good cooperative skills.Ability to read, write and communicate in English. Specifically, applicants must be able to read and understand written procedures and instructions.Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast paced and ever-changing environment with multiple priorities.Required Experience4 to 6 years of proven experience in a manufacturing environment