Production Supervisor

IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.
We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Production Supervisor. This role is based in our Manufacturing Plant in Kingman, Arizona and reports to the Production Manager.
Do not miss the opportunity to join a broad family of people-centric professionals, leaders with vision and rapid problem solvers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!

Job Summary 

The Production Supervisor will directly supervise and direct the activities of the production team to organize, schedule and coordinate workflow to maximize productivity output. Monitor and coach employees to produce the highest quality products as efficiently as possible while adhering to corporate health and safety policies.

Principal Responsibilities
•    Establish and grow a culture where safety is a core value and all team members are engaged and accountable in injury and loss prevention which includes adherence to Take 5, Near Miss, and Hazardous reporting processes
•    Direct the day to day Production, Grinding and Blending activities in the plant in order to maintain a high level of productivity and quality by ensuring all operators are stationed at required machines and procedures are followed through three proactive supervision tours.
•    Prepare operating reports to summarize reasons and root cause of production issues, downtime, scrap rates, change over times and variance performance by machine.
•    Leads the development of a culture where 5S and housekeeping are maintained at world class levels and there is genuine pride in the workplace.
•    Engage all members of the team in continuous improvement and drive world-class results.
•    Implement principles of LEAN and develop continually expanding front-line engagement in leading the day-to-day management of operations and maintenance of the workplace.
•    Proactively monitor the MES data management system to ensure accuracy and effective information.
•    Implement and complete technical and leadership training for Lead Hands, Head Operators, and all other Operator classes.
•    Ensure that daily operations are running in accordance with the priority schedules of orders and to safely and efficiently align with both customer and company standards. Liaise with other departments and troubleshoot when necessary

Qualifications & Experience
•    Bachelor’s degree 
•    Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a production plant environment
•    An understanding of products and process knowledge is an asset
•    Excellent communications skills, verbal and written
•    Comfortable with Microsoft Office software
•    Self-starter, ability to work under minimal to no supervision
•    Ability to motivate and encourage employee performance (including monthly one on one discussions)
•    Problem solver and trouble shooting skills

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at HR@ipexna.com

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