Posted 1 month ago

Production Supervisor

Company: Sumitomo
Category: Manufacturing/Skilled Trades

 Glendale Heights

Type: Full Time

Sumitomo has a Production Supervisor position to fill. This position is primarily responsible for directly tracking and analyzing new and ongoing orders, implementing production changes as required, managing shop staff, and meeting production objectives. Essential Functions:

  • Applies knowledge of processes, equipment and system capability to set challenging individual and facility standards within the shop.
  • Manage Warehouse, Shipping, Receiving, and Assembly personnel.
  • Works closely with materials planner to schedule and plan production based on material and capacity availability.
  • Determines and oversees production and shipment goals.
  • Responsible for the effective use of personnel, material and equipment in supporting SMA initiatives.
  • Contributes to inventory control activities by controlling physical warehouse inventory.
  • Expedites flow of materials, parts, and assemblies within or between departments in accordance with production and shipping schedules.
  • Supports and promotes lean manufacturing initiatives.
  • Maintains shop performance metrics to ensure goals are met.
  • Achieve performance standards with regards to safety, line utilization and quality.
  • Schedules and implements staff training /cross training.
  • Creates and implements equipment, tooling, and facility maintenance schedules.
  • Addresses problems and issues with personnel when they occur.
  • Builds a performance-driven culture through coaching, succession planning, and talent development.