Production Supervisor I (20000213)

Company / Location Information

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Supervise approximately 70 hourly employees, including hourly 6 Team Leads and 3 Team Lead Assistants
Supervise and direct Leaders to efficiently meet production schedules through the use of available manpower.
Complete some Production Manager tasks when covering for absents.
Ensure team members are following standardized work instructions and adhering to quality expectations.
Interpret and enforce company policies and procedures to Leaders and Operators.
Partner with industrial engineers and supervisors to contribute to and maintain continuous improvement of the production line.
Analyze and resolve work problems or assist Leaders in solving work problems.
Responsible for product quality in accordance with established Company guidelines and / or specifications.
Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
Responsible for establishing a safe workplace through employee involvement.
Investigate all injuries; provide support on implementation of suggested corrective procedures.
Develop and promote positive relations with employees through effective communication of company policies and procedures.
Prepares verbal and written disciplinary notices and attends disciplinary hearings.
Attends selection interviews for certain strategic positions (e.g., operator, welder).
Validates employees' work time clocks daily.
Responsible for completion and utilization of all manufacturing forms and paperwork.
Responsible for following through on Maintenance issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Technical’s degree preferred.
• Lean or continuous improvement experience a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in production supervision.
• Relevant experience in a fast-paced production environment.
• Leadership skills, understanding of fundamental human resource principles and manufacturing processes, decision-making ability, and adherence to policies and procedures in a fast-paced production environment.
• SAP or some other enterprise resource planning system experience highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills via written and oral.

Education

Physical Requirements

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, life insurance, pension plan, and long-term disability programs.

AODA Statement

A.O. Smith Enterprises Ltd welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For more information please contact Human Resources or access our Accessibility Plan at www.hotwatercanada.ca