Overview
We are seeking a full-time Supervisor Production - 1st Shift at Garmin's U.S. Headquarters in the greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for directing and coordinating activities of shift production with Production Management in processing materials or manufacturing products, machines, and equipment.
Essential Functions
- Provide continuous, swift, and accurate feedback to Production Management regarding all aspects of shift production
- Review production orders or schedules to ascertain product specifications and scheduled delivery dates to plan shift operations
- Plan production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products, utilizing information from Production Management as well as knowledge of production processes and methods, machine and equipment capabilities and staffing requirements
- Assist in preparation of operational schedules and coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure product production/quality meet specifications
- Enforce production processes and methods to ensure proper handling of products/equipment
- Assist in supervision, training and evaluation of staff, spending a minimum of 50% of time on the production floor
- Analyze manufacturing schedule to plan work assignments for group on basis of priority, worker skills, production methods, processes, material, machines and equipment
- Review work orders, product specifications, technical instructions and facility requirements and to facilitate requisition of tools, equipment and supplies with Production Management
- Demonstrate work methods such as wire routing, assembly, inspection sequence and test equipment operation
- Examine product in accordance with manufacturing/quality standards to ensure acceptability
- Review and compile operations records, such as yield, scrap and maintenance costs; assist with related reports
- Required to participate in work of subordinates by performing such tasks as setup, operation, repair and troubleshooting
- Apply expertise to continuously improve products, processes and personnel
- Cleanliness zone area requirements: This position requires Garmin provided personal protective equipment including SD shoes (Static Dissipative Footwear) to be always worn for an entire shift to minimize the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) and meet specified standards.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Operations, Material Management or related operations field AND a minimum of 2 years of demonstrated operations leadership experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated operations leadership experience
- Previous supervisory experience or demonstrated experience in leading, training, mentoring, and/or developing other team members
- Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment Must be detail-oriented and work effectively with minimal supervision
- Must possess proficient computer skills using Microsoft Word and Excel
Desired Qualifications
- 5+ years of supervisory/management experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or operations related environment
- 3+ years of experience in production or process operations
- Training or mentoring in a related field
- Experience in DFT or Lean Manufacturing methods
- Previous Oracle experience
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Employment Benefits
