Production Manager
Production Supervisor
Location: 3509 Galvin Road, Centralia, WA 98531
Hours: Monday – Friday, Day Shift
Reports to: Production Manager
Expectation: Full-time, additional hours as needed
Rogers Machinery Company is a leading manufacturer of industrial air compressors, vacuum pumps, blowers, and air systems. We are seeking a Production Supervisor in Centralia reporting to the Production Manager.
This position requires a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual with experience in machine production. The ideal candidate must be committed to the idea of first in class quality, detail-oriented, a quick learner, a team player, flexible in job assignments and exceptionally dependable.
The essential functions of the position will include:
- Ability to communicate and to work well with others, from internal team members, to external partners and vendors.
- Have experience with high diversity lower volume assembly production.
- Strong computer skills, including command of MS Products – Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Also, familiarity with factory MRP/ERP systems is desired.
- Be familiar with codes and standards. Be able to read and understand technical drawings and manuals.
- Survey production jobs as they go through the assembly process. Be able to recognize and analyze mechanical, electrical, control, material, and assembly issues that may occur during assembly and testing.
- Maintain production forms and documentation to standard.
- Plan daily work and weekly work to maintain production capacity.
- Use Lean manufacturing practices to improve workflow and decrease waste.
- Prepare reports on production issues for weekly/monthly meetings.
- Other duties consistent with this position as assigned.
- Cross training within departmental duties to provide coverage for teammates as required.
Qualifications:
- Have working knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices.
- Excellent organization, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical/electrical assembly drawings and specifications
- Computer proficiency (Windows, Word, Excel, Internet)
- Ability to read, write and understand English
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Good problem-solving skills
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds
- Ability to work with people with different skill levels
- Ability to multitask and shift tasks frequently
- Trade school or 4-year degree preferred or equivalent experience.
- 5 years supervisory experience.