Process Supervisor

Purpose of the Position:

• Prioritize process and business needs and align Division Engineering activities and resources to deliver the business needs. 
• Lead and support continuous process improvement activities, problem-solving sessions, new product or process receivership, cost reduction projects, and equipment installs and debug. 
• Lead discussion on mechanistic understanding of complex engineering challenges and provide guidance on the application of Engineering First Principles. 
• Cooperate and corroborate with other plants within the division for Best Practices and synergy opportunities. 
• Improve existing manufacturing processes, equipment, and capabilities working with members from cross-functional teams. 
• Solve process issues through data analysis, experimentation, and collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Responsible for a Process Engineering team, supports employees and ensures performance and development capability roadmap of the team

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet or exceed safety, quality, cost, capacity, and delivery objectives.
• Champion safety performance; Directly responsible for driving employee engagement and compliance
• Manage daily production and quality issues; Quickly resolve performance issues by ensuring clear ownership of responsibilities
• Manage quality initiatives to improve yield and reduce production errors; Lead PCPD efforts
• Lead or support cost reduction initiatives
• Define, manage, and support continuous improvement of existing manufacturing processes
• Identify production bottlenecks and manage resources to maximize throughput; Work with supply chain to optimize production output and achieve on-time to promise metrics
• Work with Engineering to identify and resolve chronic equipment and process issues
• Ensure effective transfer of next generation product and process technologies to manufacturing, including safety, ergonomics, 5’s, procedures, training and production capacity  
• Lead and manage initiatives to improve OEE and reduce rework/scrap 
• Improve visual metrics and reporting systems; Implement improved individual metrics systems
• Manage training and cross-training plans to ensure operators receive adequate training and support
• Identify and lead implementation of Lean initiatives such as SMED, 5S, iKaizan, and visual management
• Identify areas of inefficient operation and work with support groups to implement improvements
• Ensure department production capacity meets demand, both current and future

Required Skills:

• Ability to multitask and prioritize work on an independent basis in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to work effectively on all levels of an organization
• Use scientific method and engineering principles to solve problems thoroughly and effectively, using well-designed and executed processes
• Strong data analysis and statistical skills. Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Minitab, or equivalent
• Determine and recommend best solution from a series of alternatives within plant and safety guidelines
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to lead a team of engineers to achieve business goals
• Bilingual English / Mandarin

Desired Skills:

• Six Sigma Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification
• Knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting
• Project management experience
• Cross culture team management