The Sr. Production Supervisor is responsible for the hiring, training, and performance management of a group of production employees in the Azusa Manufacturing Plant. The Sr. Production Supervisor schedules and supervises production through a group of Production Machine Operators, and temporary workers. The Sr. Production Supervisor implements process improvements and is responsible for the safety, quality and productivity of the workforce.

Work hours: 1^st Shift on site between the hours of 5am – 1:30pm, M-F. Weekends as required

• Be a strategic thinker and have a proven track record of operational excellence, including utilization of lean manufacturing techniques and tools
• Design and implement plans to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity and reduce the cost of the operation
• Supervise, develop, and coach production leadership, ensuring that they contribute to company objectives.
• Responsible to develop and implement training and certification programs to onboard new employees.
• Foster creativity and innovation within the production team
• Be able to communicate effectively and efficiently
• Be an experienced recruiter and mentor to employees
• Coordinate the hiring and training of direct employees, including headcount planning and performance management
• Schedule and oversee production; coordinate with internal and external contacts to ensure the fulfillment of all customer orders
• Involve production, maintenance, quality, engineering, and materials personnel in a team approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
• Be enthusiastic, passionate, hardworking, and have a can-do attitude.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, and technical skills, particularly with respect to a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline
• At least five years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment
• Experience with lean manufacturing and six sigma tools and techniques
• History of increasing responsibilities with proven track record of achieving excellent results

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in high mix /high-volume automated assembly processes
• Bilingual – English and Spanish
• A technical undergraduate degree, preferably coupled with an MBA or equivalent
• Experience in working with engineering, supply chain management, logistics, or quality teams
• Previous experience as Manufacturing or Production Manager

Salary range for candidates based in California: $116,000 - $174,000

Salary ranges include base salary and annual incentive bonus if applicable.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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Rain Bird is an Equal Opportunity Employer