Production Supervisor

Job Highlights

Title	Production Supervisor
Type	Full Time
Experience	5-10 Years
Function	Management/Manufacturing
Location	Woburn, MA, United States
Company	Boyd Corporation

Company Profile

Boyd Corporation is a leading solution company. It is a world-leading innovator of technologies in material science, engineered material, and thermal management that seal, protect, interface, and cool our customers’ most critical applications. The company designs and manufactures advanced engineered materials and thermal management solutions.

Job Profile

The company is seeking a Production Supervisor who will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and execution of the production flow.

Directly supervise 20-25 employees; this includes hiring, training, and annual evaluations.

Support, manage, and coordinate all phases of manufacturing, engineering, production, and warehouse operations, and facilities, and administer environmental, health, and safety practices to ensure a safe workplace through effectively managing those that are responsible for those areas through effective communications.

Oversees the implementation of manufacturing processes and equipment to maintain proper product functionality, quality, and cost efficiency.

Oversees and supervises all areas of production including CNC, assembly, and warehouse employees to ensure production and quality metrics are achieved.

Reviews, evaluates and implements engineering changes and specification requirements for new product releases and sustaining engineering activities.

Assists in the dissemination of BOMs and routings.

Provides input to tactical decisions that affect the functional areas of responsibility.

May give input into developing the budget for expenses and capital investments.

Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from production and requiring coordination with other departments.

Education Level

• BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering or Engineering Technology with 10 years of experience (preferred)

Work Experience

• 5-10 years of Supervisory experience (preferred)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Create and lead a continuous improvement culture focused on eliminating defects through robust root causes and corrective action activities. Lead innovations to current processes and strive for world-class, industry-leading manufacturing and processes.
• Direct priorities and daily activities of assigned personnel through effective communications.
• Ensure compliance with Boyd policies detailed in our handbook fairly with all employees.
• Manage EH&S practices to ensure a safe work environment, and compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Manage the objectives and priorities of the manufacturing team. Properly deploy resources to support the production area.
• Monitor quality and production performance and adjust plans to meet forecasts.
• Plan and manage factory equipment and assets to meet production schedules.
• Plan and manage factory resources and report daily/weekly KPIs as required.
• Report metrics on Scorecards and provide daily/weekly reports as required.
• Responsible for qualifying direct reports and evaluating the effectiveness of training including updating the qualification matrixes.
• Use effective management and communication skills to create a cohesive team that can meet daily objectives.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to prevent problems with products and tooling/fixtures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to effectively meet and communicate with employees, the public, and vendors.
• Ability to respond to and prioritize manufacturing operation issues as they arise.
• Advanced knowledge of EH&S and OSHA requirements.
• Advanced PC skills using Microsoft Office software, and strong presentation skills.
• Automation experience preferred.
• Daily contact requires courtesy, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Effective Communication with all levels of employees
• General knowledge of manufacturing and machining equipment.
• Good written communication skills and effective organizational skills.
• Intermediate knowledge (advanced knowledge preferred) of lean methodologies including but not limited to TPM, 5S, and Visual factory concepts.
• Intermediate knowledge of building mechanical and electrical systems.
• Intermediate knowledge of project management skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes in machining, assembly, testing, and coatings.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Quality and Product and Process Development.
• Knowledge of root cause and corrective action methodologies.
• Knowledge of warehousing and efficient material delivery processes.
• Management and leadership experience.

Work Environment

• This job is performed in a manufacturing assembly and machining environment. Communication is constant with Assembly, Machining, Material Control, Quality, and Engineering groups.
• Routinely uses computers and a smartphone along with using designated Oracle business software systems.
• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently is required to be available or on call.

Benefits/Perks

• Compensation
• Employee Development
• Health Care Benefits
• Savings and Retirement
• Vacation and Time off

Employer’s Statement

Boyd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.