Motive Companies is hiring: Production Supervisor in Burlington

Responsibilities include supervising staff, ensuring quality control, monitoring equipment, and managing daily production activities. This role follows a Pitman night shift schedule, providing leadership and oversight for production operations during assigned shifts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure all operational staff adhere to safety protocols and proper equipment usage.
• Provide ongoing training and technical support to ensure staff follow work instructions and best practices.
• Identify and report any defective or non-conforming products.
• Conduct quality control checks per work instructions and direction from production and quality leaders.
• Maintain product and component traceability through proper use of the Data Collection System, ensuring continuous operation.
• Monitor raw material inventory needed to meet production schedules, restocking and ordering as necessary.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Technician to address and resolve equipment issues.
• Communicate with Lead Hands and Production Supervisors from adjacent shifts to relay key production updates.
• Inform the Production Manager of any concerns related to production, quality, processes, or personnel as they arise.
• Suggest process improvements to enhance efficiency, yield, and equipment uptime.
• Maintain proficiency in all production tasks and step in as needed to cover breaks or absences.
• Work overtime when required.
• Focus on minimizing safety risks and quality issues.
• Enhance the technical knowledge and engagement of production staff.
• Maximize equipment uptime while ensuring product traceability and quality.
• Meet production targets and drive improvements outlined by the Production Manager.
• Foster teamwork and collaboration among shift employees.
• Share company updates with the team as needed.
• Coordinate with other teams to drive efficiencies and improvements across operations.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Effective problem-solving abilities

Traits

• Commitment to ongoing learning
• Team- and customer-focused mindset
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to lead a team and address personnel concerns efficiently
• Flexibility to work rotating or variable shifts

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Fluent in Mandarin
• 3+ years of production experience
• Understanding of process improvement, budgeting, and production standards

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a production supervisor in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with production planning, controls, and instrumentation
• Familiarity with MRP and/or ERP systems

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $78,000 - $85,000 annually
• Annual bonus eligibility up to 10% of salary
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account option
• Supplemental/Voluntary Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee PV Panel Purchase Program