Production Test Supervisor jobs in North Dakota

Production Supervisor is responsible for providing front line supervision within a unionized manufacturing environment.

• Supervisor directs activities and ensures production manufacturing is carried out in accordance with customer requirements, TAKT times and LEAN manufacturing practices.
• Implements improvements within the department via Kaizen events as required.
• Ensures work meets quality standards.
• Addresses any non-conforming materials with the Material Review Board.
• Follows through on quality issues by ensuring root causes are identified and addressed.
• Monitors and ensures budget compliance and provides updates on department budget status to management.
• Supervisor directs work to production employees (via balanced lines) and ensures employees have the training, skills and authorization to perform tasks.
• Manages employee performance to maximize effectiveness as set against the TAKT time.
• Ensures employees perform work safely and that equipment is maintained, and processes are carried out in compliance with Health, Safety and Environment (H&S/E) policies and procedures.
• Takes proactive measures to address H&S/E issues. When required, leads investigations and enforces compliance as applicable.

Education

Grade 12 education level or equivalent preferred.

Experience

Previous leadership experience with a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience working within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the transportation, automotive or bus industry

Job Skills

Good computer skills, with focus on MS Office (Word / Excel) and Oracle/Livebus