Supervisor, Ammunition Production - 2nd Shift Job Listing at SIG SAUER in Jacksonville, AR (Job ID 63b2f355-71e3-4061-b5c4-abfe3dec8542)

Description

Supervisor, Ammunition Production

2nd Shift

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training.  For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision.  Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens.  Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy and is named   Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,200 employees across twelve locations in three states and is a certified Great Place to Work™.  For more information about the company and product line visit: sigsauer.com.

Position Summary:
Position includes supervision of manufacturing operators and technicians engaged in daily operations and long-term manufacturing metrics. This role will work directly with production teams to provide training, leadership, direction, correction, optimization of daily work orders and improvements.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervising employees and managing tasks assigned to them.
• This will include maintenance of management required continuous improvement, performance standards, efficiencies, and utilization metrics for achieving company objectives. 
• Ability to perform all Department Supervisor position requirements.
  Responsible for Production Components Manufacturing of Assembly, including supervision of associates. Includes production support; data collection and analysis; workplace 5s and safety; and personnel standard work evaluation and development.
• Supervise Production Components Manufacturing of Assembly, and associates performing the builds of firearms, including assuring staff compliance with organizational policies and applicable laws, most importantly regarding safety, quality, and function.
• Serve as point of contact for Management Team, including assistance in preparation of budgets, with focus on staffing, meeting all customers' demands; along with assembly, and production rates/standards/methods.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and assuring compliance with safety, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) with 5s requirements.
• Assure all documentation for area is up-to-date, relevant and available to personnel at points of use and that personnel are trained to requirements.
• Transactions of activities are proper and timely, including Oracle, Agile.
• Lead 5S Workplace organizational activities and maintain the assembly facilities in good working order through sustainment activities, including requests for maintenance assistance for projects beyond the capability of personnel. Be able to have flexibility to assist department manager on being a point of contact on other shifts.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor Degree preferred or High School Diploma equivalent with 2+ years Supervisory experience working in a packing, shipping or manufacturing capacity is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of inventory control systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities are shifting regularly.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with internal teams and external parties.
• Be able to have flexibility to assist department manager on being a point of contact on other shifts.
• Good communication Skills.
• Must work well in a team environment.
• Experience in handling multiple simultaneous tasks and requirements.
• Experience with Oracle is preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which is required in designated areas.

SIG SAUER, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.