Operations Supervisor

Operations Supervisor

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

The Operations Supervisor is a critical member of the site team. You will work closely with the Operations Leader to drive continued development of the Team Leads who work directly with production personnel. As the Operations Supervisor, you will be a strong advocate between the needs of the customers and the production group. Along with your Team Leads you will lead efforts around new product introductions (NPI), engineering changes, returns, corrective actions, system adjustments and quality issues. This position reports directly to the Engineering and Operations Leader.

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES include, but not limited to:

• Production planning, WIP job control and shipment tracking
• Regular monitoring of work order status and ensuring job completion
• Collaborate with Program Managers and Site Leader to ensure effective utilization of Team Leaders and team members
• Responsible for cost control, capacity planning and expenditure & production team member allocation
• Monitor operation effectiveness for each customer and drive labor efficiency improvement through planning and execution
• Perform data collection, validation and cost/margin analyses with follow-up process for a specific customer focus team
• Lead overall performance of Team Leaders, including training on duties and responsibilities with regular coaching sessions, conflict management, monitoring attendance, wage review and career development
• Collaborate with Operations Leader to communicate and motivate the team around finding efficient methods in customer demand changes and expectations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a degree or equivalent experience in operations, management or engineering of various discipline
• Minimum 3 years electronic assembly experience or equivalent manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of manufacturing best practices such 5S, Kaizen, etc. is an asset
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience of a team of 4 or more
• Knowledge of Shipping, Receiving and Inventory Controls is preferred
• Experience with Circuit Card manufacturing is preferred

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Effective communication to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
• Must be detail oriented, organized, and have ability to inspire others
• Strong computer skills required: Experience in using an ERP or MRP system (Oracle is preferred); Excel and Word
• Ability to read & understand electronic/electrical schematics & prints
• Leadership, interpersonal, team building, and coaching skills are essential
• Strong learning mindset

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Physical Demands
• May spend an extended amount of time standing or walking in a production environment
• The incumbent must possess enough strength to safely maneuver around archived materials up to 25lbs without injury to themselves or others
• Ability to observe production processes and handle electronic parts and tools.
• Mental Demands
• Emotionally capable of professionally handling high-pressure situations in a fast paced, highly demanding industry
• Working Conditions
• The working environment is generally clean; however, the incumbent may be exposed to dust. The incumbent is required to wear safety clothing and gears while working in safety sensitive areas.

Creation Technologies is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require any accommodations to complete the application process or need the job posting in an alternative format, please email Accessibility@creationtech.com. You will be connected with our Talent Acquisition team.

If you are contacted regarding the position, please inform our Talent Acquisition team of any accommodations you may need during the recruiting process. All information related to accommodation requests will be handled confidentially.

Canada: Title for the position will be in accordance with applicable national and local laws.