Manufacturing Supervisor - 1st Shift

Join us to create change and have an impact in homes around the world.

At Electrolux, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people, and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.

Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute, and grow together.

Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home.

Where you'll be:

This position will be based in Anderson, South Carolina.

All about the role:

The Manufacturing Supervisor is also responsible for safely and efficiently supervising a team of associates with the manufacturing freezers on time and to quality standards. This person will supervise hourly employees. The supervisory responsibilities will be carried out in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

What you'll do:

• Work to develop and implement short- and long-term strategies to improve the assembly of freezers by focusing on improvement of the safety of the workplace, the quality of the product, and on-time delivery to the customer, while striving to reduce costs.

• Ensure adherence to safety rules.

• Train and retrain team members to assemble freezers according to specification.

• Effectively communicate objectives, results, and plans up, down, and across the organization to maximize efficiency when a situation requires action.

• Treat all team members in a professional manner and promote a positive morale.

• Fairly and uniformly administer the Working Agreement in accordance with company policy, maintaining good employee relations.

• Utilize and lead the Electrolux Manufacturing System.

• Investigate, analyze, research, and recommend solutions to manufacturing related problems and needs using the 5 Why process or a similar root cause corrective action method.

• Study process flow, production methods, and product quality using Lean Manufacturing tools and lead and coordinate team activities to drive improvements.

• Support and drive continual quality improvement by training team members to adhere to standardized work and by driving process capability improvements.

• Be available at least a half hour prior and after shift to ensure a timely shift transition.

• Develop team members and high potential employees in preparation for future leadership needs of organization.

Qualifications and skills required:

• Industrial technology degree or equivalent work experience.

• Prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience.

• Experience in team building, employee engagement and development.

• Ability to read and interpret documents & drawings and write detailed reports.

• Well-versed in process improvement methodologies.

• Lead and participate in root cause analysis.

• The appropriate candidate for this position is results-oriented, team player, self-starting, dynamic, flexible, and strongly motivated to succeed and deliver.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to provide direction of technical and complex issues to non-technical personnel.

• Experience in Microsoft Office.

• Knowledge in ERP, Time and Attendance, and OEE systems.

• Ability to speak Spanish, a plus.

Benefits highlights:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

• Competitive holiday and vacation time off program.

• Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with relevant company contribution.

• Discounted products and an EAP upon hire and tuition reimbursement after 12 months of service.

As part of Electrolux, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.

Electrolux Home Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request through hrsnorthamerica@electrolux.com. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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