Supervisor, Production at Goulds Pumps IPG LLC – Seneca Falls, New York

Supervisor, Production

US-NY-Seneca Falls

Job ID: 2026-16481
Type: Employee
# of Openings: 1
Category: Operations
US-NY-SF-60 Building-A-58

Overview

The Production Supervisor’s role is to support, direct, and manage the workforce and work area to safely produce customer requirements within budgeted costs. Supervisors should spend 80% of their workday on the shop floor and 20% off the floor to perform their assigned responsibilities. Responsible for the efficient and effective management of their area to meet goals including:

• Safety Management
• Policy/Employee Management
• Time and Attendance
• Productivity Management
• Quality
• On-Time Delivery

Responsibilities

Specific Duties

• Assist the Director of Operations to accomplish plant wide goals by managing employees, selecting jobs, selection and placement of personnel for daily job assignments
• Inspect as needed completed material utilizing hand inspection equipment, i.e. Vernier calipers, micrometer and drop dial indicators as well as Profilometer and CMM machines
• Enforce Company Rules and Regulations, which apply to this department.
• Responsible for working with hourly employees, human resources and union representatives to staff the department
• Assist department personnel with any technical guidance necessary
• Ensure compliance with PPE and Safety procedures. Correct behavioral or conditional risks immediately. Investigate and write up accident reports.
• Improve workplace 6S through daily observations and improvements
• Assign work daily and move labor to operations necessary to support customer requirements
• Attend and participate in shift start up Gemba walks

• Track Labor and Optimize use of straight and overtime hours
• Manage department spending within budget
• Develop/follow a daily production plan that supports customer needs
• Ensure employees are properly trained and submit all training records
• Maintain visual displays of work group activity and goals.
• Address underperformance/workmanship issues with coaching, counseling, and/or progressive discipline, utilizing Human Resources.

• Assist in make-up of schedule; Direct and guide the dispatching and schedule execution.

• Support/Assist/Lead Lean initiatives

• Establish and support team atmosphere within assigned area.

• Cross training and creating/maintaining a flexible workforce.
• Conduct team Meetings with all direct reports reviewing safety and productivity goals.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• 2 or 4 year degree in business management is preferred
• Supervisory experience in a union environment
• Strong leadership skills
• Handle multiple priorities/tasks
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience with Excel, Word, AS400, Kronos, and SAP are preferred
• Familiar with grievance process, Lean manufacturing concepts, and OSHA requirements