Power Plant Operations Shift Supervisor jobs in Lowell, MA

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, the 1st Shift Supervisor for Electro-Mechanical Assembly of Battery Packs works as part of the team responsible for assembling an entire product or component of a product. The Supervisor may perform all tasks conducted by the team in the assembly process and will perform oversight of the assigned manufacturing cell for performance and quality measures. The Supervisor may participate in the decision making impacting the work. May have some oversight of Cable & Harness Assemblies as well.

SUPERVISION:

• Electro-Mechanical Assembly of Battery Pack Team and may have some oversight of Cable & Harness Production Team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure production objectives and uninterrupted, efficient workflow in support of production schedules.
• Review and maintain cell matrix keys including - On Time Delivery - Job Variance – Cell Quality.
• Ensure employees in work area are following procedures and job rotation schedule.
• Support and implement process improvements as necessary, while working with area leaders and engineering to ensure that process changes are communicated and implemented in a timely fashion and in accordance with procedures.
• Maintaining Quality of product is top priority.
• Occasional assembly of Battery Packs along with Cable and Harnesses.
• Adhere to and maintain workmanship standards set forth by Aved.
• Determine work assignments and procedures.
• Daily communication to team focused on weekly and monthly goals, real time process improvement, and in process quality.
• Maintain an understanding of all tasks and processes on the production floor and assist other areas as needed.
• Performance reviews for Direct Reports.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.
• Work with Engineering/Quality personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS & KEY COMPETENCIES:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing or related experience in a fast paced, high-volume environment.
• Basic computer skills; general assembly knowledge and basic Cirrus testing.
• Accountable, dependable and trustworthy.
• Able to perform work accurately and thoroughly and the ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks and adhere to fluctuating timelines.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with other members of the team and with other leaders.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and train others.
• Ability to be trained in house to a curriculum based on IPC-620 standards.