SCBA Production Supervisor

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.

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1st Shift.

Now hiring at our Murrysville manufacturing plant for a Production Supervisor II/III for the Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Electronics Departments. In this role, you’ll be able to demonstrate your strong organizational and decision-making skills by being accountable for safety, staffing, budgets, cost control, delivery, quality, ISO9001 and continuous improvement. Exhibit your leadership abilities and interpersonal skills while reporting to the Production Manager and leading a team of highly skilled associates.

Production / Budgetary:

• Develop and execute production plan by scheduling/assigning associates. Establish priorities and track progress.
• Revise schedules as needed and resolve problems in meeting the plan.
• Meet with Supply Chain staff daily to discuss issues such as material shortages and customer demand. Make adjustments appropriately.
• Assist in the preparation of annual department budget and monitor results on a monthly basis.
• Manage job-closeout variances.
• Work with all plant support groups i.e. Human Resources, Safety, Maintenance, Industrial, Manufacturing, Test & Quality Engineering groups as required.
• Drive execution of Safety 24/7, Continuous Improvement and Customer Satisfaction initiatives.
• Lead and promote use of and ensure compliance to the MSA Operating System and MSA Business System.
• Manage equipment problems in department and make sure repairs are completed in a timely manner.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance delivery, cost and quality for the Printed Circuit Board department.
• Proven ability to make recommendations on course of action for approval and follow through on course of action.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively with cross-functional team/work group or those outside of formal line of authority to accomplish organizational goals.

Employee Relations / Communication:

• Interact daily with associates on multiple shifts / address associate issues and concerns.
• Provide coaching to aid in associate development.
• Recommend and make decisions regarding hiring, discipline, terminations, transfers, and promotions, seeking managerial guidance as appropriate.
• Enforce MSA policies and procedures ensuring accountability for compliance.
• Lead daily KPI huddles .

Other:

• Participate, coordinate and support R&D engineering activities and new product launches.
• Approve time for full-time and temporary associates and maintain attendance and absence records.
• Manage department roster, cross-training matrix and evacuation plan.
• Write safety documentation including JSA/SOP records, near hit and incident reports.
• Verify and review ECO documentation.
• Review, sign-off, and reconcile purchasing card transactions.
• Participate in and respond to audit, CQN, and notification findings with solid root cause and occurrence prevention solutions.

Special knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to keep the organization’s vision and values and customer perspective at the forefront of decision making and action.
• Proven ability to organize and prioritize a large number of tasks, solve technical problems, lead projects and drive change.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities to promote teamwork, delegation, individual responsibility, and positive employee morale.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to coach and develop others and build and foster good working relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Highly engaged and self-motivated individual with demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with MS Office products
• Proven ability to project a positive, professional image and promote positive relations.
• Strong decision-making skills including the ability to identify project obstacles and creatively develop alternative solutions.

Education and experience required:

This position is available at two different career levels based upon experience, education, etc.:

Level II:

• Associate’s Degree in related field or educational academic equivalent
  • Two (2) years of supervisor or leadership experience in manufacturing, warehouse or military setting may be substituted for Associate's degree/academic equivalent.
• Two (2) years supervisory or leadership experience (This can include group leader experience)
• Three (3) years working experience in manufacturing, warehouse environment.

Level III:

• Associate’s Degree in related field or educational academic equivalent
  • Five (5) years of supervisor or leadership experience in manufacturing, warehouse or military setting may be substituted for Associate's degree/academic equivalent.
• Five (5) years supervisory or leadership experience (This can include group leader experience).
• Four (4) years working experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.

Related military experience may be substituted for up to two years of supervisory and / or work experience.

Education and experience preferred:

• Level II / Level III – Bachelor’s degree
• Engineering degree
• Professional work-related experience in electronics and sensor manufacturing
• Experience in Lean, 6 Sigma, Continuous Improvement, and EHS initiatives
• 5+ years manufacturing experience

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