Production Supervisor

We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we've been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that's by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world's most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don't have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work-we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

As (Production Supervisor-Third Shift) you will be responsible for;

Line manager of 15 to 25 operators who work in the same time frame (shift).

QCDP Performance

• Make sure QCD indicators reflect customer expectations
• Define, together with the supervisors of the other shifts and the UAP manager, QCDP targets for the GAPs (improvement versus actual situation): ppm, pph, TRS, absenteeism, number of accidents, improvement ideas...
• Monitor performance during the shift and report accurate data at the end of the shift
• Manage resources to reach results: adapt headcount to volume, etc.
• React in case of a problem: take care of immediate containment, call support functions, build corrective action plans
• Replace GAP leader when necessary
• Drive actions for improvement: o Know team problems, seek feedbacks o Define area for performance improvements o Drive teamwork and problem-solving activities, lead Problem Solving Groups and workshops (5S, Hoshin, TPM, SMED, 6 Quality Basics...) o Drive improvement ideas generation and implementation o Ensure audits of standardized work are conducted by GAP leaders on a daily basis and ensure corrective actions are taking place. o Audits once a week with each GAP Leader the respect of standardized work o Aims to devote 70% of his/her time to improvement actions.
• Define threshold and escalation of reaction modes to problems within his/her supervisory zone

People Management

• Leading by example in terms of rigor and discipline:
• Assure daily management
• Permanent presence on the Shop floor: daily contact with all team members, close management of the lines
• Manage headcount: plan the day before people allocation for the next day, plan also on a weekly basis
• Manage timekeeping in eTIME daily
• Coach GAP Leaders and team members in how to perform their role
• Support and help to fix problems
• Ensure discipline and rigor (work wear, break times, working hours...)
• Ensure the respect of HSE instructions, policies and procedures
• Development of the team
• Participate in the selection and recruitment of line employees
• Ensure proper induction of new operators on the line
• Build training plan to increase team autonomy; ensure training and coaching of team members
• Manage annual performance interviews for all team members
• Plan development of the people (validation and support from UAP manager and Human Resources Manager when appropriate): training, job evolution
• Validation of polyvalence
• Ensure recognition upon individual performance: take part of the decision process
• Ensure proper flow of information to and from the team: top 5 with GAP Leaders, regular information meetings, rapid cascade of critical information and of messages from management

Health, Safety and Environment and working conditions

• Ensure full respect of HSE rules and regulations
• Responsible for immediate stopping of a line in case of HSE risks
• Lead HSE core teams and drive implementation to follow
• Drive improvement of working conditions and ergonomics
• Support commitments established in the ISO 14001 Environmental Policy.
• Conform to requirements established in Saline Plant ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) procedures and work instructions.
• Ensure members in assigned area(s) of responsibility conform to relevant EMS requirements.
• Support environmental programs to achieve objectives and targets

Team work

• • Ensure transparent timely communication with UAP manager and internal customers
  • Arrive before start of shift in order to ensure transfer of all information from the supervisor of previous shift
  • Participate with supervisory colleagues to improvement of UAP performance
  • Participate to UAP Top 5 and report line performance, successes and issues as well as action initiated
  • Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to client Code of Ethics and Code of Management

Qualifications;

• The ideal candidate will have/be:
  
  • Preferably a Bachelor's degree
  • Strong Production Supervisor experience.
  • Operational knowledge of production methods (Kanban, 5S, Hoshin, TPM...)
  • Strong sense of teamwork
  • Strong communication skills
  • Proven track record in upholding safety and quality standards

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.