Position Title: Production Supervisor Department: Assembly
Classification: Exempt, Direct Approved By: Human Resources
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Position Reports To: Director of Manufacturing Operations
JOB SUMMARY
Oversight of the manufacturing lines and assembly employees at the EOTECH HQ plant. Coach and mentor employees, ensuring adherence to work rules and standard procedures. Ownership of material flow, physical material tracking and systematic transactions of assigned areas. Emphasis on continuous improvement and optimization of the assembly areas and assembly related processes / procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Act as mentor and coach to assembly staff
- Coach, empower, and support production team leaders to assist with staff management
- Own the assembly line procedures and processes, coaching and enforcing expectations based on EOTECH work rules and standard operating procedures
- Establish and maintain procedures to ensure high standard of manufacturing operations, product quality, reliability, and safety - adhering to EOTECH’s ISO 9001 standards
- Responsible to meet daily production rates tied to financial requirements of the company, responsible for the throughput of the Plymouth factory in a dynamic environment
- Ensure the manufacturing department has necessary manpower, equipment, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform their job tasks
- Interviewing and hiring of assembly staff
- Time management and approval authority of assembly staff
- Manage projects and request capital expenditure activity to improve the assembly areas
- Maintain a clean, organized work environment. Follow, enforce and support 6S principles
- Responsible for tracking and flow of materials through the manufacturing and quality assurance processes, including ownership of WIP (lineside), post manufacturing testing locations (qual-testing) and transaction activity/accuracy thereof
- Resolve performance/disciplinary issues with employees in coordination with Human Resources
- Optimize and manage computer related systems related to the EOTECH manufacturing operation
- Communicate to plant leadership on regular basis
- All other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSBILITY
- Supervising a team of 1-5 production team leaders
- Supervising team of hourly assembly and quality inspector employees
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing)
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or related field of study
EXPERIENCE
- At least two years’ previous supervision experience managing a team of hourly workers
BACKGROUND PREREQUISITIES
- Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification and reference checks.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Lean Six Sigma Certification
- Experience with lean manufacturing principles
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
- On-Site (no remote work available for this position)
- 9/80 work schedule (Monday – Friday 6:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Overtime may be required as needed
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
- At least two years previous supervision experience managing hourly workers
- Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification and reference checks
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- On-site work (no remote) and 9/80 schedule
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
- Lean Six Sigma Certification
- Experience with lean manufacturing principles
What We Do
EOTECH is an American professional optics manufacturer that designs, manufactures, and markets high-performance electro-optic and night vision products, including holographic gun sights, Vudu rifle optics, and thermal devices. Their systems are specifically designed for use by military, law enforcement, and sporting professionals, delivering unparalleled speed, accuracy, and reliability to the world's tier-one professionals across various mission-critical environments.
