Production Supervisor - Manufacturing

E.S. Kluft & Company

The Standard of Luxury and Comfort

We’re seeking highly qualified, collaborative, professional, knowledgeable, and results-driven Production Supervisor.

We are headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Employees have the opportunity to join Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance on the first of the month following date of hire. We offer 10 holidays, vacation, sick pay, and 401(k) employer match.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for directing and coordinating activities in either the Mattress Production Department or Sewing Production Department. This role involves planning, organizing, and overseeing manufacturing processes to ensure the timely and efficient production of high-quality products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct responsibility for proper use of resources in their areas, employees, machinery and materials, including training matrix for employees
• Accountable and responsible for safety, quality, productivity and other KPMs in assigned areas.
• Responsible for reviewing production orders or schedules to understand product specifications, quantities, and delivery dates for planning department operations.
• Responsible for establishing priorities, and sequence manufacturing processes with Planning and expeditors.
• Execute operational schedules and coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure the production and quality of products meet specifications.
• Responsible for creating and review hour by hour Production reports to verify adherence to plans and take timely actions.
• Review production and operating reports, resolving operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to minimize costs and prevent delays.
• Inspect machines and equipment to ensure optimal performance and utilization.
• Revise production schedules and priorities due to equipment failure or operating problems.
• Develop or revise standard operational practices, observe workers to ensure compliance, and resolve worker grievances.
• Compile, store, and retrieve production data.
• Attend daily production meetings with the Plant Manager and other production supervisors to ensure production demands are met.
• Responsible for Area layout and new equipment installation
• Responsible for 5s and Lean in the areas of responsibility.
• Other related duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

Competency
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• SAP or other MRP system
• Analytical
• Problem Solving
• Customer Service
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Teamwork
• Delegation
• Leadership
• Managing People
• Ethics
• Strategic Thinking
• Planning/Organizing
• Professionalism
• Initiative

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; preferably Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance