Title:  Quilt Cut Saw Production Supervisor

What You'll Do:

• Leads cell/department activities and associates to ensure a quality product is produced safely, in time for delivery and within budgeted costs; key contributor to leading and managing change within the plant.  

•  Identifies daily production challenges and find solutions to prevent reoccurrence and meet production schedules.  

• Serves as a link between associates and management and support associates through changes. 

• Assists in developing and monitoring standardized work for direct reports and adhere to Leader. Standard Work for your position.  

• Audits or assigns audit duties for key result areas (e.g., quality, safety, scrap).  

• Holds daily cell meeting and set expectations for the day. 

• Monitors production status hourly, remove bottlenecks and take corrective measures to ensure daily goals are met. 

• Oversees continuous flow and materials delivery systems and work with associates to continuously improve the process.  

• Develops associates to improve/expand skills and bench strength.  

• Reviews production schedules and estimate associate hours to complete a job assignment. 

• Interprets specifications and job orders for associates and delegate duties. 

• Recommends measures and changes to improve production, equipment, product quality and working conditions. 

• Initiates and/or suggests plans to motivate and enforce safety rules.

How You'll Do It:

• Strong written and oral communication and conflict resolution skills.  

• Strong interpersonal skills; able to inspire and motivate associates.  

• Root cause analysis, problem identification, and resolution skills.  

• Possess or able to learn Lean manufacturing techniques. 

What You'll Bring:

• 3-5 years related experience in a Lean manufacturing environment in a supervisory role. 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

Job Factors/Work Environments

• Up to 10% travel.