District Photo Inc. is hiring: Production Supervisor in Phoenix

Overview

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Job Overview

The Production Supervisor is a key member of the Management team and responsible for improving the quality, delivery, and operational efficiency of the business by monitoring, identifying opportunities for excellence, and using analytical methodologies to implement improvements. This individual will work directly with the team members in each area and develop continuous improvement projects focused on driving waste out of our processes and implementing sustainable change. A fast paced, active and hands on role that will contribute to the overall success and objectives of the department and wider business.

Responsibilities

• Prepare production schedules and monitor to ensure that they are implemented in a timely manner to meet both internal and external customer expectations.
• Support Production Manager with strategic plans.
• Attend daily production meetings and update on any issues which could cause a delivery date to be missed.
• Ensure that products meet specification and quality standards.
• Ensure efficient use of manpower and machinery, minimize downtime, and maximize machine run rates.
• Make recommendations and partner with the Quality team and Continuous Improvement liaison to implement effective and efficient production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.
• Responsible for the recruitment of new and replacement employees, supported by HR.
• Maintain a motivated work force and develop employees to reach their full potential.
• Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the company's Health & Safety Policies.
• Maintain ADP via attendance record management, approving time and attendance, editing employee schedules, generating reports, managing labor hours, and maintain employee’s information.
• Work collaboratively with other Production Supervisors to ensure success across all production lines.
• Responsible for identifying training and development requirements within the department.
• Work with Trainers to identify learning and skill gaps.
• Ensure the team maintain the highest process standards, including standards of cleanliness and good housekeeping.
• Produce work to service level agreements and agreed quality standards.
• Manage personnel by holding them accountable to achieving their area objectives.
• Address employee issues through effective performance management and according to company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and implement production processes to ensure effective results and optimal workflow in accordance with company goals and objectives.
• Suggest and/or implement changes to increase efficiency of manpower and production flow, i.e., working conditions, use of equipment, scheduling, quality.
• Demonstrate the core values of District Photo Inc.
• Respond and escalate any safety related matters that cannot be resolved within the team.
• Engage with risk assessment of line processes and team tasks, implementing and monitoring agreed countermeasures and mitigation plans to address identified risks.
• Work with the Safety Manager and Safety Team to reduce DART rates year on year.
• Determine and execute KPIs to reduce product mixes and wastes.

Benefits

401K, paid vacation, paid holidays, sick and safe leave, life insurance, medical, dental, vision, and short/long term disability benefits.

Working Conditions

• Significant walking, bending, standing.
• Physical activities including reaching, pulling, pushing, gripping, grabbing, and must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

About District Photo Inc.

Founded in 1949 by Melvin Cohen as a small black & white photo lab, DPI grew into a large wholesale photofinishing lab and now operates multiple digital labs with a global reach. District Photo Inc. is a leading producer of photo-based products with facilities in the United States and abroad.