Production Supervisor

OverviewIntersted in managing one of our teams in our Production department? At TA Instruments, the Production Supervisor position is a great leadership opportunity to join a world class analytical instrument manufacturer. The work environment is inclusive, team oriented and the customer is always our first priority.Typical tasks of the position include, but are not limited to* Position will be located in Eden Prairie, MN facility.* Directly supervises a group of instrument assemblers and/or technicians involved in the production of electroforce instruments ensuring that work is performed in accordance with established working procedures; trains, evaluates performance, and recommends disciplinary actions.* Reviews production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations.* Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.* Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.* Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.* Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data.The successful candidate will have a combination of knowledge, skills, and experience that would include the followingEducation:* Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Production Management, or closely related fieldExperience:* 5+ years of Manufacturing related experience.* 2+ year of Supervisory experience in a Manufacturing Production environment.Skills:* Must have conflict resolution skills* Must embody leadership qualities to motivate and coach Manufacturing employees* Must have proficient skills in all Microsoft Suite products (Excel, Word, Power Point)* Must be able to travel when needed by car and plane (less than 10%)* High in interpersonal skills with other management team members* Ability to work in a high-pressure/high-pace manufacturing environment in order to meet Department goals* Must encourage a safe and qualitative manufacturing environment* Lean manufacturing mind-setCompany DescriptionAs the world’s leading supplier of thermal analysis and rheology systems, TA Instruments is a fast growing and highly profitable division of an S&P 500 company, priding itself in innovation and an uncompromising commitment to customer support. Our continued growth relies on recruiting and developing individuals that can make a positive contribution to our business. For additional information about our high technology products sold to Fortune Global 500 companies and leading academic institutions and government laboratories around the world, visit our website at www.tainstruments.com.Headquartered in Delaware, with manufacturing sites in the US and Europe, we are represented in all of the major markets around the world with sales offices in the USA, Canada, Japan, India, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Brazil, Mexico, Australia and across Europe.TA Instruments is an Equal Opportunity Employer.