Production Test Supervisor supervises the testing of new products. Designs policies and procedures for product testing and ensures that testing meets established standards and budgets. Being a Production Test Supervisor identifies issues with product quality and makes corrective recommendations to product design team. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Production Test Supervisor typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Production Test Supervisor supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. To be a Production Test Supervisor typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Production Supervisor
Compensation Range: $55,000 to $80,000 annually DOE
Location: Rapid City, SD
Join B9Creations as a Production Supervisor - Make a Difference with Cutting-Edge Technology!
Are you ready to work for a leader in the world of ultra-precision additive manufacturing? B9Creations, LLC is on the hunt for an experienced Production Supervisor who is passionate about their work and wants to be a part of a team that is driving B9Creations forward through efficiency and excellence. If you're passionate about linking cutting-edge technology and top-notch customer service with customers working to invent the future, we want you on our team!
At B9Creations, we create state-of-the-art technology from 3D printers to automated cleaners and curing devices. Our mission is to meet and exceed our customers' needs with both off-the-shelf products and custom builds. As our Production Supervisor, you'll oversee the assembly and shipping of our full line of both off-the-shelf and custom products, applying world-class manufacturing techniques to continuously improve our processes, quality, service, products, and environment.
What You'll Be Doing:
Multi-Product Manufacturing and Tracking: Oversee the production of a diverse range of custom and off-the-shelf items in a high-mix manufacturing environment. Directing a top-notch team to fulfill orders accurately while managing production and inventory effectively.
Production Optimization: Use your supervisory experience and knowledge of manufacturing techniques to bring new ideas that will optimize the daily operations of the manufacturing team, ensure efficient production schedules and delegation of tasks. Come along-side your team to meet production goals.
Production Management: Impact our customers by ensuring accountability and timely completion of tasks and addressing production disruptions to maintain productivity. Understand and maintain optimal inventory levels to align with production schedules.
Enhance Processes: Leave your mark on how we do things by offering insights into departmental health and productivity, providing recommendations for process adjustments, and improving existing processes.
Embrace Innovation: Evaluate situations and take calculated risks to enhance production outcomes; embrace new approaches and learn from initial mistakes.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Influence the long-term success of B9Creations and its customers by actively participating in cross-functional teams to bring B9C solutions to life, fulfilling customers' needs with an open mind, thinking outside the box, maintaining a customer focus, and cooperating with other departments to get things done.
Team Supervision: Develop employees, manage performance, provide ongoing feedback, and participate in recruitment. Oversee work schedules, recognize staff contributions, and ensure team engagement and satisfaction.
Foster Culture of Safety: Ensure strict adherence to health and safety regulations on the assembly floor to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
Requirements:
Proven Manufacturing and Leadership Experience: Minimum of 5 years in production/manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Resilient and Determined: Skilled at overcoming obstacles, maintaining focus on production goals, and driving team engagement and operational efficiency.
Excellence and Efficiency: Dedicated to getting things done right the first time by fostering continuous improvement and driving excellence in production processes.
Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication and conflict resolution skills. Ability to provide clear, concise, measurable feedback and support.
Detail Driven: Ensure accuracy through attention to detail; experience with efficient job card printing, tracking, and closing is a plus.
Team Player: Success is a team effort. Value collaboration, communication, and a collective commitment to success. Willingness to jump onto the line and come alongside the team to meet deadlines, fix workarounds, and improve processes.
Technical Skills: Solid understanding of manufacturing best practices, lean manufacturing methods, and safety protocols. Comfortable using Word and Excel; familiarity with ERP systems is a plus.
Growth Minded: Help create processes and teams with prudent scalability in mind. A willingness to take calculated risks, to learn from mistakes, and encourage others to do the same.
Work to Find Solutions: Notice workarounds or problems and solve them at the root cause; strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Here’s What We Do
B9Creations is pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the 3D printing/additive manufacturing industry for customers in over 70 countries worldwide.
With locations in South Dakota and Texas, B9C solves challenges for customers who want to change the way their products are made. Over the past 12 years, we have made a significant impact on fields such as biomedical research, dentistry, medical devices, luxury goods, and others.
Our customers need help sorting through the hype surrounding technology to identify a partner capable of combining technology, a solutions delivery approach, and a drive for industry-leading customer experience to help them transform their businesses and gain a competitive edge in a global market.
Why B9Creations:
Cutting Edge Technology: B9Creations offers top-of-the-line 3D printing hardware, software, accessories, materials, and customizable solutions that are setting a new industry standard for repeatability, dependability, and ease of use.
Entrepreneurial Spirit: Our company thrives on innovation and forward-thinking. Let's break new ground together!
Professional Growth: We invest in your development. Benefit from professional training and opportunities to advance your career within the company.
Team Culture: Join a team that celebrates victories together and supports each other through challenges.
Impacting Lives: We are passionate about improving lives with technology. From giving companies a competitive advantage to creating opportunity by enabling innovation to preserving jobs by keeping production local, our team is making a difference every day.
Together, let’s redefine what’s possible and make a lasting impact.