Production Supervisor

Location:                    3509 Galvin Road, Centralia, WA 98531

Hours:                        Monday – Friday, Day Shift

Reports to:                 Production Manager

Expectation:              Full-time, additional hours as needed

Rogers Machinery Company is a leading manufacturer of industrial air compressors, vacuum pumps, blowers, and air systems. We are seeking a Production Supervisor in Centralia reporting to the Production Manager.

This position requires a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual with experience in machine production. The ideal candidate must be committed to the idea of first in class quality, detail-oriented, a quick learner, a team player, flexible in job assignments and exceptionally dependable.

The essential functions of the position will include:

• Ability to communicate and to work well with others, from internal team members, to external partners and vendors.
• Have experience with high diversity lower volume assembly production.
• Strong computer skills, including command of MS Products – Excel, Word, PowerPoint.  Also, familiarity with factory MRP/ERP systems is desired.
• Be familiar with codes and standards. Be able to read and understand technical drawings and manuals.
• Survey production jobs as they go through the assembly process. Be able to recognize and analyze mechanical, electrical, control, material, and assembly issues that may occur during assembly and testing.
• Maintain production forms and documentation to standard.
• Plan daily work and weekly work to maintain production capacity.
• Use Lean manufacturing practices to improve workflow and decrease waste.   
• Prepare reports on production issues for weekly/monthly meetings.
• Other duties consistent with this position as assigned.
• Cross training within departmental duties to provide coverage for teammates as required.

Qualifications:

• Have working knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices.
• Excellent organization, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical/electrical assembly drawings and specifications
• Computer proficiency (Windows, Word, Excel, Internet)
• Ability to read, write and understand English
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds
• Ability to work with people with different skill levels
• Ability to multitask and shift tasks frequently
• Trade school or 4-year degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5 years supervisory experience.