Production Supervisor

Company Description

The Opportunity:

Elemental LED is a leading U.S. based engineering and technology company that creates, develops, manufactures, markets and sells innovative, configured and integrated LED lighting solutions. The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) has awarded Elemental LED as the "Company of the Year - Large" at the 7th Annual EDAWN Existing Industry Awards event, and "Employees First - Large" at the 10th Annual EDAWN Existing Industry Awards event.

Job Description

What You Get To Do:

We're looking for an additional Production Supervisor for immediate hire! This is a tremendous opportunity to join a fast-growing company. The Production Supervisor supports manufacturing efforts in coordinating activities and priorities of the production team. The Production Supervisor is responsible for the management, coordination, and evaluation of custom manufacturing. This position supports supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's culture, policies, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, interviewing, hiring and training employees; assigning, evaluating and managing work; appraising performance; motivating, recognizing and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Challenge Yourself – The Specifics:

• Effectively coordinates and leads the manufacturing operations of customized LED components and/or systems
• Ensures workforce is following established procedures and work instructions, while qualitatively monitoring workforce productivity
• Removes bottlenecks in day-to-day operations with viable solutions
• Recruits, hires, trains, evaluates, develops, coaches, and leads staff, while progressing and enhancing the working environment through employee engagement, results, and accountability
• Works out human capital and material resource requirements
• Serves as a positive role model for department personnel in all aspects of conduct
• Coordinates efforts with the Production Planner, assists with establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing customized products
• Meets or exceeds planned production goals by utilizing production schedules, and establishing priorities of department
• Create reports and provides feedback on productivity of the team, and status of project schedules
• Provides input on productivity improvements and ensures that production schedules are met
• Ensures that product quality is met within the department in accordance with quality control and product development standards
• Evaluates the in-process raw material and finished goods for conformity to established standards and specifications
• Monitors product standards and is involved in discussing quality control programs for custom projects
• Reports the progress of the manufacturing team towards established quality goals and suggests improvements based on the data
• Collaborates with cross functional departments to identify project milestones and critical areas of concern to ensure customer requirements are fulfilled in relation to quality and delivery
• Creates positive working relationships and involves others in working collectively toward achievement of departmental and company goals
• Communicates effectively on status of needed parts or anticipated future needs that are required to produce upcoming products to appropriate departments
• Promotes company goals, policies, processes, practices, and documentation for all customized products
• Detects, corrects, and reports, as necessary, any unsafe work practices or acts of unsafe violations of company rules and procedures
• Monitors production processes and adjusting schedules as needed
• Develops or revises standard operational and working practices
• Observes and corrects workers to ensure compliance with company standards and achievement of performance expectations by all direct reports
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of production/process manufacturing management
• Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience, required
• Two (2) years of manufacturing supervision experience desired
• Ability to learn extensive product line of Elemental LED, including but not limited to basic product understanding, quotations, project layout, technical aspects, troubleshooting, low voltage installations, power supplies, lighting terminology, photometry, and applications
• Modern MRP/ERP systems in a manufacturing environment
• MS Office (Word, Excel), FedEx, UPS, and USPS software systems; Fishbowl Inventory
• Principles and practices of continuous improvement, ISO regulations a plus
  
  

Ability to:

• Recruit, train, develop, evaluate, motivate, and coach direct reports
• Manage, organize, and prioritize multiple projects and tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines using effective management techniques
• Demonstrate positive leadership through effective communication, both written and verbal, to all levels within the organization
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships
• Work with minimal supervision
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and other design documents
• Demonstrate a high accuracy in work and attention to detail
• Interpret, apply, explain, make sound, independent decisions, and ensure compliance with Company policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and technical written material
• Use and train others on safe and effective use of equipment, i.e., power drills, saws, soldering iron, heat gun, electrical meters, various electrical tools, etc.
  
  

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% PAID by employer), available first of the month, following the date of hire
• Company-matched 401(k) Plan, at 5%, no vesting schedule
• Discretionary Time Off (DTO)
• Parental Leave (PL)
• Sick Time Off (STO)
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Career Development Plan Program
• Discounted Corporate Gym Membership at South Reno Athletic Club
• Tuition Assistance
• Monthly Birthday Lunch Celebrations
• Employee Discount
• On-site Snacks and Beverages
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
  
  

About Us:

Visit us at www.elementalled.com or call 877-564-5051.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.