Production Supervisor

ABOUT US: Toray Advanced Composites is a leading supplier of thermoplastic and thermoset composite materials for the aerospace and industrial advanced composite industry. The thermoset composites from Toray Advanced Composites are used on satellites, radomes, unmanned aircraft, general aviation and military aircraft. Toray Advanced Composites also provides thermoset composites in high end industrial and recreational applications ranging from oil and gas to prosthetics to sporting equipment. We provide thermoset materials with epoxy, BMI, cyanate ester or high temperature polyimide resin matrices.

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

The Production Supervisor I is responsible for a production team and must ensure that production lines are running successfully while maintaining Toray standards and procedures. The Production Supervisor I will review the production schedules, pass downs, quality requirements and coordinate with different departments to meet or exceed customer requirements. The role is responsible for meeting financial plans and strategic goals by production output. The supervisor will support the continuous growth and development of new and existing employees by training them and/or assigning them to leads/ trainers. Also, this person will support the departments by managing the training process and be a point of contact for escalations. Additionally, this role will ensure employee performance meets the requirements of the organization. The Production Supervisor I will be the back up to the operator, when needed, to cover for breaks, lunches, or other needs. The role is required to hold operators accountable for upholding Toray's safety and quality standard and processes by ensuring SOPs are being followed and any errors or defects are within the allowable limits. If the machine(s) aren't functioning correctly, the supervisor should be able to troubleshoot any machine and provide insight to engineering/maintenance on machine issues.

Please note roles and responsibilities are subject to change with or without advance notice.

MAJOR DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

Supervisor:

• Manage a team of production technicians and oversee multiple different lines.
• Prioritize work and review production schedule to ensure production lines are running to meet target deadlines.
• Ensure policies, procedures and other documentations are followed for consistent and compliant products.
• Recommend continuous improvements to the production processes.
• Manage and address employee performance and concerns.
• Motivate employees to maintain high levels of safety, productivity and quality.

Operations:

• Act as the backup operator for multiple production lines by rotating lunches, breaks or to cover for operators.
• Understand how to set up the machine(s), run the machine(s), catch defects, and errors without supervision.
• (TP) Support mix areas by making mixes and run the production lines when needed.
• When equipment and production lines have issues, troubleshoot and provide solutions to engineering/maintenance for complex machine issues.
• Work with procurement to order consumables, supplies, and raw materials as needed.
• Work with maintenance and facilities as needed to resolve equipment and facilities issues.
• Retrieve work order travelers and pull raw material from warehouse as needed.

Training:

• Work closely with leads and trainers to receive feedback on new hire and existing employee performance.
• Complete 90-day training and performance reviews without bias
• Assign new hires and existing employees to trainers and leads to ensure growth opportunities.

Quality:

• Train and re-train operators yearly for AS9100 certification on designated shift
• Educate operators on checking for defects on the line.
• Ensure periodic checks of the machines are completed in a timely manner.
• Responsible for identifying all quality issues on the production line.
• Responsible for Production Technicians 1-5 by ensuring all quality errors are detected.

Safety

• Hold operators accountable to the safety procedures for PPE (personal protective equipment)
• Educate and ensure operators dispose hazardous waste in proper area.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Oversee Production Technician 1- 5 to ensure safety and house cleaning standards are met.

Other:

• Train and mentor Production Technicians
• Provide feedback to leadership or designee about operators.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership or designee.

EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates Degree preferred, at a minimum, high school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of experience working with composites or production department.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Must have experience in a computerized MRP system. MS Dynamics AX experience strongly preferred.
• Must be familiar with computer systems including MS Office and data base systems (FileMaker Pro preferred)
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to coach and train operators on assigned tasks.
• Support and manage a Production Technician team.
• Ability to operate a pallet jack and forklift.
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Math and basic computer skills required.
• Ability to convert grams to pounds.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions for machine operation.
• Must be able to communicate clearly (written and verbally) in English.
• Able to work and communicate effectively with a cross functional team.
• Maintain a neat, orderly and safe work area.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 55 lbs.
• Excellent attendance: ability to work overtime, weekends and off shifts when needed.

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• FSA/HSA Plans Available
• Paid Holidays
• Gym Membership & PPE Reimbursements
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off Plan
• Employee Engagement Events
• Referral Bonus Program
• Complimentary Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage
• Complimentary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Complimentary Refreshments Daily
• Parental Leave & Paid Family Leave
• Plus much more!

SALARY RANGE: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 DOE

Toray Advanced Composites employment practices offer equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer/employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.