Manufacturing Supervisor

Job Summary: 

Ruggable is looking for a Supervisor to join our team in Gardena, California. We are looking for someone with previous experience, who is ready to take our operations to new heights.

The Production Supervisor, reporting to the Manufacturing  Manager, directs and manages all production responsibilities such as safety, throughput, quality, cost control, hiring, while also driving continuous improvement and optimization of production operation processes. 

What You’ll Do:

• Oversees activities of rug production including production and quality inspection
• Establish operational procedures (SOPs) for all production operations for continuous process improvement
• Ensure team hits operational KPIs based on resourcing and production targets
• Ensure that the operators follow Ruggable procedures for maintenance, cleaning and production
• Identify process and performance opportunities and work with management to implement improvements
• Support and fulfill ad hoc requests from R&D, Design, and Operations teams
• Become an expert on all parts of the production process and provide support on the line as needed
• Train, coach and schedule production operators and shift leads
• Confer with department heads to ensure coordination of production activities with other functions such as warehouse, printing operations, and replenishment
• Manage hours for cost per rug and prepare work orders for repairs and requisitions for replacement of equipment
• Participate in planning personnel safety and plant protection activities while driving plant safety culture
• Allocate resources effectively, fully utilize assets to produce optimal results, and trigger corrective actions when necessary
• Prepare monthly reports by developing, collecting and analyzing production data to reduce inefficiencies and increase throughput without reducing quality

What You’ll Need to Have:

Required: 

• Proven work experience as a Lead/Supervisor; managerial experience a must
• Supervisor competencies - staffing, training, data analysis, resource allocation, and “sense of urgency”
• Must work well under pressure in a very fast-paced environment and able to work independently with moderate direction
• Strong interpersonal skills, addressing complaints/resolving problems, rewarding/disciplining employees, and appraising performance
• Ability to create and work in collaborative group environments
• 1-2 years of experience in manufacturing field and/ or warehouse environment
• Flexible schedule; ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary
• Must be able to work legally in the United States

Preferred:

• Conversational Spanish
• Proficiency with G-Suite
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience