1st Assembly Supervisor in Lexington, Kentucky at Blue Star Plastics

The assembly Supervisor oversees the daily operation of the assembly department and its production leaders by monitoring quality, efficiency, safety, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Be the driving force on the production floor, taking ownership of the Safety, Quality, and Processes and providing Leadership to the employees.
• Troubleshoot and adjust parameters to maintain quality and maximum product output.
• Lead a team of people in the execution of daily production tasks, work schedules, training, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
• Perform problem-solving to develop corrective actions for customer issues or to initiate continuous improvement.

· Evaluate each station of the production process to maintain optimum efficiency

· Create and oversee employee training to increase production, enhance safe operations, and ensure profitability

• Ensure that established processes are being followed.
• Coordinate tooling changes and equipment availability.
• Coordinate with the production control department and scheduler to ensure the production schedule meets needs and staffing.
• Provide feedback and updates on staffing changes, issues, and development of team members.
• Direct and execute the job change schedule, including seeing that materials and parts are staged at the machines for the upcoming jobs to reduce equipment downtime and improve setup time.
• Ensure 5S standards are met and maintain a safe work environment within the molding, assembly department, and plant floor.
• Respond to problems by performing corrective technical or mechanical solutions
• Maintain positive employee relations and adhere to Company policies.
• Foster an environment of open communication by inspiring the team and supporting the ongoing development of team members.
• Report, document, and investigate any safety incidents that happen on the plant floor in a timely manner.
• Ensure that Payroll is maintained and any discrepancies with time or absenteeism documentation are addressed promptly.
• Submit daily production reports to the management team per the current production reporting processes.
• Consistently meet company KPI standards for production
• Help drive cost savings and efficiency with Kaizen improvements

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field (preferred).

· Proven experience in a molding manufacturing environment, with previous supervisory or leadership experience.

· Strong knowledge of molding processes, equipment, and materials.

· Excellent leadership and team management skills.

· Proficiency in process optimization and continuous improvement methodologies.

· Knowledge of quality control and lean manufacturing principles.

· Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Must be able to lift and carry objects of varying sizes and weights

· Spend significant time on their feet, walking the production floor, overseeing operations, and assisting team members.

· Bend, stoop, or kneel to access machinery, inspect products, or perform tasks at various heights.

· Be well-versed in safety protocols and ensure that team members follow safety guidelines. This includes using personal protective equipment (PPE) and identifying and mitigating safety hazards.