Kennedy Valve-Finishing Front Line Supervisor
Core
Frontline manufacturing leader responsible for safe, efficient execution of finishing operations, driving schedule attainment, and managing unionized hourly team members on the production floor.
Role type
Frontline manufacturing supervisor (finishing operations)
Builds
Production output for finishing operations
Domain
Industrial manufacturing (machining/mechanical assembly)
Deliverable
production features
Required skills
Union environment management, lean manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, safety compliance (OSHA), blueprint reading, ERP/MES systems, shift management, performance coaching
Preferred skills
Associate or bachelor's degree in manufacturing/industrial technology, experience in machining/mechanical assembly, cross-training initiatives
Technologies
MS Office, ERP/MES systems
Responsibilities
Coordinate staffing and labor balancing, maintain production boards and operational metrics, lead daily startup meetings and safety huddles, drive schedule attainment and labor efficiency, enforce safety policies and quality standards, manage attendance and disciplinary procedures, identify and resolve operational constraints
Seniority
Mid-level supervisor, hands-on floor leadership
