Production Supervisor, Recip Unit Lines - Quincy, Massachusetts, United States

Quincy Compressor dares to be the leader in our industry, always breaking boundaries to offer more to our customers across the world. We have the courage to be different, to take on a challenge, and to be leaders in innovation by offering a diverse product portfolio. As an organi ...

Job description

Quincy Compressor dares to be the leader in our industry, always breaking boundaries to offer more to our customers across the world. We have the courage to be different, to take on a challenge, and to be leaders in innovation by offering a diverse product portfolio. As an organization, our purpose is to build unbreakable relationships with our customers, partners and especially our employees. We are looking to add the right people who will support our company mission, vision, and values. We are currently seeking a Production Supervisor, Recip Unit Lines to join our team.

Basic Function:

Plan, implement, and improve daily workflow for the assigned production assembly area at the Quincy Compressor Product Company.

Job Responsibility:

Provide supervision and leadership to the assigned production team.

Develop and utilize Team Lead role for efficiency gains.

Create a team-oriented environment which cultivates a safe work environment, effective cross-training, right-from-me quality culture, and lean manufacturing initiatives (including 5S) with focus on three areas:

1. Production Flow – Provide direction and goals for Production Team leads and assemblers. Establish effective collaboration for the Value Stream team, which includes line feeders, scheduler, planner(s), inventory control, and quality/testing.  Oversee productivity/efficiency of the assigned production assembly lines. Work towards continuous improvement of line productivity, efficiency, resource management, cost and quality control.  Track ongoing efforts through the development and routine update of relevant scorecards and performance charts.

1. Supervision – Provide direct supervision for Production Team leads, assemblers, and testers - - including overseeing work scheduling, manpower planning, performance management, recruitment, and hiring.  Provide strong leadership for the assigned production assembly lines, facilitating the training, cross-training, and development of assigned team members, with focus on developing the strongest, most efficient production organization possible.

1. Quality & Delivery Assurance – In close collaboration with the Quality Assurance Engineer and Technician(s) develop, implement and improve quality control processes.  Work with other managers/supervisors to resolve production related and/or technical support issues. 

Accountability:

This position reports directly to the VP, Manufacturing.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's in manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering
• Applicable, Proven Experience in Leadership and Manufacturing required
• Six Sigma Black Belt of Lean Black Belt certification a plus

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Motivating personality able to work effectively in a team environment
• Possess extraordinary leadership and communications skills
• Capacity to see the broad view of operations to appropriately strategize actions and take decisions
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Show a good level of empathy while enforcing company policies and strategic directions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel, etc.
• Experience with BPCS a plus

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Oversees the production team and value stream performance of the Recip Unit Assembly Lines

Physical Demands:

• Required to be constantly moving about the facility (standing, walking).
• Lifting of items (not to exceed 50 lbs.)

Personal Protective Equipment:

• While on shop floor, must always wear safety glasses and steel toed shoes.
• No loose clothing, watches, jewelry, rings, etc. that could get caught in machines.     

Work Environment:

• Mainly a plant environment, with some office exposure.
• Exposed to any number of elements (heat, cold, rain, etc.) indoors and out.

MAY BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS REQUESTED, DIRECTED, OR ASSIGNED.

Quincy People & Culture

Quincy employees are resilient and like to be challenged. We welcome new ideas and we are ready to challenge the status quo when it comes to solving problems.  Our working environment is diverse, collaborative and moves at a fast pace. We aim to create a workplace where every individual is valued, proud, empowered, respected, developed and rewarded. 

Our values are important to us – they're who we are, what we do and how we deliver the best experience to our customers, our organization, and our community. Our commitment to the values of reliability, courage and resilience supports us in achieving our mission and they fuel our company vision. 

If you are looking for an organization where you can be challenged, where you can learn new things, and even have a bit of fun while doing it, Quincy Compressor might be the place for you.  

Quincy Compressor is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment related decisions because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Job promotions at Quincy Compressor will be based on such factors as quality of work, prior job performance, attendance, safety record, and ability to work well with others. 

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