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LuxWall Production Supervisor - Second Shift in Litchfield, Michigan
At LuxWall, we pride ourselves on innovation and excellence in our industry. We are committed to optimizing our processes to deliver high-quality products and services to our customers. We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Process Engineer to join our team and drive continuous improvement in our operations.
LuxWall is focused on the product development, scaling and commercializing of innovative glass products and solutions for the built environment. LuxWall's transparent insulation technology, Enthermal Glass, provides a step change in energy performance by significantly reducing convective, conductive, and radiative heat gain and heat loss in buildings. Acting as a transparent thermos bottle for building, LuxWall has the potential to reduce global carbon emissions by more than 0.5 gigaton per year with mass adoption. Enthermal Glass will forever change the way buildings are designed and constructed for the future sustainability of our plant.
Role Overview:
The Production Supervisor is responsible for managing and coordinating the activities of the production team to meet production goals and quality standards. This role involves supervising staff, ensuring safety regulations are followed, optimizing workflows, and maintaining production schedules.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervision and Leadership:
- Lead, mentor, and supervise production workers, ensuring efficient work practices.
- Assign tasks to production workers based on production schedules and skill levels.
- Monitor employee performance and provide feedback, training, and support as needed.
- Foster a positive work environment by promoting teamwork and addressing conflicts.
Production Management:
- Ensure that production processes run smoothly and efficiently.
- Monitor production output to meet daily, weekly, and monthly production goals.
- Coordinate with other departments (e.g., quality control, maintenance) to resolve production issues.
- Implement production plans, schedules, and workflow processes to optimize productivity.
Quality Control:
- Ensure that products meet the company's quality standards.
- Implement and enforce quality control procedures to minimize defects and waste.
- Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to address any quality issues.
Health and Safety:
- Ensure that all production activities comply with company safety policies and regulations.
- Conduct regular safety inspections and enforce the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Promote a culture of safety and ensure all employees are trained on safety procedures.
Reporting and Documentation:
- Maintain accurate production records, including shift reports, production logs, and employee attendance.
- Report on production metrics, including output, efficiency, and quality.
- Provide regular updates to the Production Manager on production progress and challenges.
Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions.
- Participate in lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
- Collaborate with the engineering and maintenance teams to enhance production processes.
Resource Management:
- Manage the inventory of raw materials, tools, and equipment needed for production.
- Coordinate with the supply chain or procurement teams to ensure timely availability of resources.
- Minimize downtime by ensuring equipment is well-maintained and ready for use.
Qualifications:
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