Title: Production Supervisor

Reports To: Production Manager

Assigned Shifts: Afternoon Shift: 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm

Assigned Work Days: Monday – Friday

Salary Range: $65,000 – $75,000

Who We Are

DCL International is a global leader in the research, design, engineering, manufacturing, and sales of advanced emission control technologies.

DCL’s product offering includes catalytic converters, catalytic mufflers, engineered silencers, diesel particulate filters, replacement catalyst elements, as well as heat recovery and siloxane cleanup solutions. Our vertically integrated approach to product development provides highly customized solutions, shorter lead times, and greater quality control, translating to outstanding performance, longer product life and lower cost of ownership for our customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

General

• Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible for: communicating job expectation; planning, monitoring, appraising job results; training/coaching, counseling, disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating and enforcing systems, policies and procedures
• Responsible for developing the production schedule in accordance to daily, weekly, monthly orders and shop working force.
• Prepares written documents such as performance evaluations and various reports
• Have mechanical aptitude, considerable knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, methods, and standard practices of the trade, good work history and good housekeeping habits
• Able to understand the fitting, assembling and welding processes using the designated jigs and fixtures
• Able to read complex technical drawing and have the experience and knowledge to work on prototypes
• Have some knowledge about JIT (“Just in Time”) Manufacturing process

Organization

• Monitor performance during the shift and report accurate data at the end of the shift – Employee productivity, attendance, overtime hours
• Ensure prioritized orders are completed and late shipments are minimized -Monitor Coating Schedule and ensure work orders are completed before due dates -Communicate with account coordinators to ensure completion of priority orders
• React in case of a problem: take care of immediate containment, notify support functions & management
• Organize and track outsourcing of parts to suppliers (substrate, brazing, filters, etc.)

People Management

• Permanent presence on the Shop floor: daily contact with all team members, close management of the lines
• Quick response to production down time. Support and help to fix problems
• Lead by example and ensure discipline and rigor (PPE/work wear, break times, working hours, etc.)

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) / Working Conditions

• Ensure full respect of HSE rules and regulations, company policies and procedures
• Provide PPE, tools, and other supplies to employees. Order supplies regularly and maintain stock of supplies
• Announce safety issues and inform employees of safety alerts. Ensure documentation is completed -Maintain the department bulletin board: News, KPI’s, Safety Information, Company Policies, etc.
• Ensure that all accidents are tended to immediately and investigations are conducted. Document all incidents and inform management and the HSE Coordinator

Team Work:

• Arrive before start of shift in order to ensure transfer of all information from the Lead Hand of previous shift
• Participate in shift briefings and debriefings and report line performance, successes, and issues as well as action initiated
• Ensure transparent, timely communication with management -Perform any additional relevant tasks assigned by Production Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will have …

Minimum education level: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent work experience)

Work Experience

• At least 2 years of production experience
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience

Skills & Competencies

• Operational knowledge of production methods (KPI’s, Kanban, 5S, Quality Tools, etc.)
• Experience in using various types of manufacturing machinery and tools
• Strong sense of teamwork
• Strong communication skills
• Understanding of logical manufacturing processes, systemization, and efficiency
• Proven track record in upholding safety and quality standards
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to company code of ethics and code of management
• Advanced skills in MS Office