Production Supervisor - 2Nd Shift

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Who is Rockwell

Do you want to make a difference in the world? At Rockwell Automation you can do just that and more. Rockwell is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential technology to expand what is humanly possible , making the world more productive and sustainable. Rockwell was recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2020. We place a high value on integrity which fosters an environment where all employees can and want to do their best work.

To learn more about how we are bringing The Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, please visit www.rockwellautomation.com .

What Rockwell Brings To You

Rockwell cares about our employees and our benefits package is just one way we support you. Rockwell provides options for medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans including company match, generous vacation allowances, and many more options available.

What Rockwell Needs From You

We need a diverse workforce to do our best work. We need the makers, the forward thinkers, the problem solvers, and everything in between. That is where you come in. We are looking for aProduction Supervisor - 2nd Shiftwho will supervise ETO (Engineer to Order) production operations on the afternoon shift.

Job Summary

Directs the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives. Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply. Plans and administers procedures and budgets. Makes budgetary recommendations regarding and, at higher levels, controls capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor. Develops schedules and personnel requirements for assigned areas. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Responsibilities And Essential Functions

This position is responsible for directing the development and implementation of production goals in safety, quality, customer delivery, and financial improvement. Developing capacity plans and output forecasts based upon complex customer demand trends and variable labor content per production order is critical to the role. Developing and executing resource planning in a high product mix, highly flexible and customized manufacturing process while selecting, developing, and evaluating personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the production team is required.

This work consists of planning and administering operating policies, procedures, and practices that foster employee engagement in a continuous improvement driven work environment. This work requires attention to detail, managing multiple priorities and taking actions with minimal direction which may encompass but not limited to the following

• Establish and implement employee training and development programs and schedules, training and motivating team members in the importance of full compliance with the letter and spirit of policies and procedures. Provide leadership in the support of best practices and compliance to procedures and specifications
• Actively listening to and responding to employee concerns and issues, demonstrating integrity and trustworthiness under all circumstances and treating others honestly and fairly. Seeking every opportunity to obtain, consider and process all input before making critical decisions or before moving forward with initiatives and plans. Building strong relationships and partnerships to leverage ideas, capabilities, and processes
• Setting aggressive, well-defined goals to meet business challenges and ensuring performance against those goals. Understanding of sense of urgency around business imperatives and convincing others of that urgency. Identifying and overcoming obstacles to drive initiatives and actions to closure
• Advocate and maintain an inclusive environment of open and honest communication, enhancing a culture of mutual respect and integrity in which information flows freely
• Perform resource planning requirements and scheduling of work hours and time off requests. Plan and coordinate production order transitions between shifts and manufacturing departments. Communicate daily production requirements and set targets based upon capacity. Analyze daily backlogs and calculate required capacity to manage order lead times. Develop resource plans based upon individual work cell order demand rates, communicating and collaborating to resolve production issues
• Accountable for safety, quality, customer delivery, and productivity improvement objectives while integrating and streamlining processes throughout the supply chain and ensuring adoption of best practices to achieve maximum efficiency
• Select and hire employees and provide on-going performance monitoring. Evaluate employee performance on a continual basis and provide continuous performance feedback. Demonstrate a commitment to employee development, beginning with self, as a means of ensuring the company's ongoing capacity to achieve business goals
• Anticipating and meeting the information needs of all organizational levels. Comprehending the needs and requirements of customers or business partners in order to bring strategic value to them. Promoting customer needs as the key driver for business goals and initiatives
• Understand and maintain complex manufacturing order management systems. Administer and maintain employee time at work records and systems. Accountable for timely completion of administrative responsibilities, i.e. record keeping, various reports, and employee reviews.
• Maintain and enforce safe work practices while executing company policies and procedures with respect to disciplinary policies. Appropriately apply policies and procedures in compliance with government laws. Policies and procedures include, but not limited to Standard of Business Conduct, Intellectual Property, Code of Conduct, People Policy, ISO9000 & 14000, and governmental regulations (e.g. health, safety, quality and environmental) Control Environment, Information Protection, and functional policies
• Coach and train teams in the philosophy of continuous improvement and waste reduction concepts. Lead continuous improvement projects, i.e. Kaizen events in areas of responsibility by utilizing problem solving tools as part of Lean Six Sigma based continuous improvement philosophy. Manage and foster the success of projects and initiatives intended to improve customer and business success with full accountability for project results
• Understand operating budgetary controls and manage departmental expenses to budget and according to business conditions.
• Instilling an energetic and enthusiastic response in others toward achieving company goals and priorities, and arousing others' commitment and support. Unifying associates around a common vision and goals, achieving business and customer objectives, by fostering a collaborative environment that instills pride, ownership and engagement by all employees through clear communication of objectives and motivation through rewards and recognition linked to accomplishments
• Leading and/or managing courageously during organizational change; taking appropriate risks and encouraging others to do so, thus promoting a culture that values risk-taking. Practicing flexibility, confidence, and resilience during periods of tumult and change. Maintaining operational effectiveness throughout the change process. Responding to unexpected, challenging, or adverse circumstances resourcefully, constructively, and positively.
• Calculate labor efficiency, utilization, and productivity. Prepare and present operational metrics during regular order status reviews. Analyze manufacturing labor times for variance and overall reduction opportunities while maintaining high volume production of motor control center products at a competitive cost and consistent with quality requirements

Skills

• Excellent judgement and respect for confidentiality of information
• Ability to accept change and adapt to a variety of assignments in a fast paced environment
• Effective communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Ability to be self-directing, manage time and priorities effectively, take initiative, exercise good judgment and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines
• Interest and ability to thrive in a high energy team environment with strong aptitude for interaction
• Capability for MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and Microsoft Outlook

Basic Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the Canada is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Technology, or related) or Business (Management, Supply Chain, or related discipline)
• Experience in supervision/engineering in an electrical or electro-mechanical manufacturing environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

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