Supervisor, Buff & Polish
Core
Lead the Buff & Polish department to ensure production meets daily goals, manage manufacturing personnel, and execute smooth workflow on the production floor.
Role type
Manufacturing Operations Supervisor (Finishing/Polishing)
Builds
Musical instruments (guitars, basses, etc.)
Domain
Manufacturing / Woodworking / Musical Instruments
Deliverable
production features
Required skills
Lean Manufacturing (TPS, 5S, Kaizen, VSM), Performance Management, Team Coaching, Inventory Control, SQDC Problem Solving, Production Scheduling, Budget Management
Preferred skills
Continuous Improvement, RCCA, Advanced Quality Tools, Woodworking machinery operation, Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Technologies
Lean tools, Shop Floor Operational Systems, Quality Tools
Responsibilities
Monitor and manage team metrics to goal, conduct performance evaluations, coach, and mentor direct reports; Communicate safety updates and policies; Audit/verify proper PPE utilization; Manage timekeeping and sequence/schedule group production; Oversee work/job observation audits and Daily 5S audits; Facilitate problem resolution related to SQDC/Hr x Hr information; Manage assigned budget.
Seniority
Mid-level Supervisor, hands-on IC