POSITION SUMMARY
The Final Assembly Department Supervisor supervises staff in daily activities concerning the Final Assembly Department.
Department: Final Assembly
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Status: Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
2nd Shift: 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Final Assembly Department Supervisor Salary Range:$66,560.00 - 77,376.00/year
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
- Supervises department in daily activities.
- Provides daily, weekly, and monthly department status updates to manager on production rates vs. goals, progress of improvement projects, and other necessary information.
- Directly supervises employees in department. Handles and resolves employee issues.
- Oversees the assignment and /or assigns daily workload to employees.
- Ensures the sustainment of First-In-First-Out (FIFO) and prioritizes Work-in-Progress (WIP).
- Maintains detailed rolling action item lists (RAILs) for part progress through repair and rework.
- Identify and report defect trends seen within Final Assembly department.
- Participates in new product or LTD releases and communicates information to their teams.
- Identifies and addresses potential issues with materials and/or shortages in their areas.
- Promotes and participates in continuous improvement projects.
- Reviews department employees’ performance and makes recommendations to the Department Manager regarding pay increases, reprimands, terminations or other personnel matters.
- Helps cover any work that needs completion due to malfunction or absence.
- Supports machine/equipment concerns with machine maintenance in a timely fashion.
- Inspects finished departmental products.
- Ensures cleanliness and maintenance of equipment in the department.
- Supervises new employees in the methods and responsibilities of their department and conducts changes in earlier methods as required.
- Ensures Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) are in working order.
- Communicates with team during regularly scheduled department meetings.
- Supports part bins, assigns bin monitor responsibilities to capable/qualified employee.
- Maintains cleanliness, organization and workflow of the department.
- Maintains employee timesheets via UltiPro including PTO requests and employee punches.
COMPETENCIES:
- Customer Focus - Knows who internal customers are. Identifies opportunities that benefit the customer (internal and external). Establishes and maintains effective relationships. Delivers products that meet customer expectations. Builds strong customer (internal & external) relationships.
- Results Oriented - Works as a productive and cooperative member of a cohesive group. Persists in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. Pushes self and helps others achieve results. Solution vs. problem oriented. Demonstrates ability to adjust when obstacles arise.
- Communicates Effectively - Communicates proactively with purpose and professionally, in a concise and straightforward manner. Attentively listens to others. Communicates to those involved, especially if agreements cannot be kept. Delivers communication that conveys a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Provides timely and helpful information.
- Accountability - Takes personal responsibility for decisions, behaviors, actions and failures, and commits to necessary corrective action. Able to admit limitations of knowledge, yet demonstrate a willingness to do what is needed to improve. Proactively seeks feedback without being defensive. Does what is right because it is the right thing to do. Leaves personal circumstances outside of work in order to remain engaged in the task at hand. Maintains a positive attitude despite adversity. Holds self and others accountable. Follows through on commitments and ensures others do the same. Instills trust of others through honesty and integrity.
- Drives Engagement - Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the department achieve its goals and objectives. Fosters collaboration.
- Technical Aptitude - Skill of planning and prioritizing work activities. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Reliability - Demonstrates reliable and predictable attendance and punctuality.
Qualifications
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED). Must have a minimum of one year of people leadership experience (i.e. department lead / supervisor). Five plus years of directly related experience pertaining to specific department functions (Final Assembly of acoustic, electric, and hybrid instruments); or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience building or repairing stringed instruments with In-depth knowledge and working understanding of cause and effect of various defects.
Computer Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Office and computer literate with the ability to learn new software applications.
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