Production Supervisor

Job Requirements

Why work for us?

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. 

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best.  Come grow with us!

Job Requirements:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost performance of his/her assigned area and/or shift. The Supervisor assists with the coordination of the operational activities of all press/punch operations, specialty gasket processes, associated finishing processes, and shipping. In this role, the supervisor will guide, direct, and/or coordinate activities in all manufacturing centers within the Lancaster plant operation. The Production Supervisor will be responsible for leading continual improvement initiatives and implementing lean practices. The Supervisor will work to support all operational and organizational strategies and initiatives.

Responsibilities:

·         Drives continuous improvement through the leadership and execution of activities originating from Key Process Indicators (KPI’s), directed at accomplishing measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

·         Ensures staffing and equipment readiness for effective execution of manufacturing schedules.

·         Works closely with Engineering and Maintenance to monitor process performance. Initiates corrective and preventive actions to minimize unplanned downtime or resolve process or material issues.

·         Identifies CI opportunities and leads JDI, Kaizen, and small-to-medium size projects in support of the plant’s CI/VCP goals.

·         Responsible for verification of accurate production reporting (BPC’s & KPI’s). Resolves reporting issues as they arise.

·         Manages, develops, trains, coaches, and evaluates the members of the production team.

·         Coordination of time and attendance system/labor reporting. Daily approval of time and attendance punches including pay codes.

·         Establishes employees work assignments and schedules and makes necessary changes to the employee’s schedule.

·         Ensures associate compliance to company policies and follows through on consistent and fair application of disciplinary action when needed.

Other:

·         Must adhere to all company and location policies and safety rules.

·         Must be able to work extended hours when required.

·         All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/ Experience:

·         Associate's degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent work experience.

·         One to three years of supervisory experience preferably in a manufacturing environment. Strong leadership experience with recommendation of Plant Manager may be considered in lieu of supervisory experience.

·         Three to five years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

·         Knowledge and experience with lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma.

·         Good computer skills including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

·         Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to organize, manage, and control workflow.

·         Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or Paper Science (preferred).

·         Work experience in a mid-to-heavy industrial environment (preferred).

·         OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour safety training or equivalent (preferred).

If you are interested in being part of a world class manufacturing function here at Alkegen, then we would love to hear from you.

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation, and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world. 

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.