Supv-Manufacturing Thermal

Ricoh Electronics, Inc. (REI) is a leading manufacturer of thermal media products and a leader in environmental conservation.  REI is part of the Ricoh global family, with an enviable track record of superior products and business practices. REI is part of the Ricoh global family, with an enviable track record of superior products and business practices. 

REI is looking for an energetic and self-motivated night-shift Production Supervisor to support our Thermal lamination and face coating production lines at our Lawrenceville campus, working 6pm-6am on a rotating schedule.  In this fast-paced environment, the Production Supervisor will oversee the daily activities of production operators by coordinating and prioritizing activities relating to materials, labor, and equipment to achieve all SEQCD targets following policy and standard operating procedures. The Production Supervisor will use their skills to troubleshoot issues to recover the line as needed, identify root cause, recommend long term improvements.

The Production Supervisor will:

• Model the “safety first” behaviors we expect of all employees by ensuring that operational procedures and processes are performed safely and provide a safe work environment.
• Monitor and document the condition of the equipment, operators, process and the material and make necessary proactive adjustments to ensure daily SEQCD targets are achieved.  Maintains all records required by OSHA & ISO.  Reviews production reports for accuracy and trends. Track and consolidate productivity and quality statistics.  .
• Ensure the resolution of HR, production, EHS, and product quality issues.  Directly participate in the problem investigation (root cause analysis) and resolution (corrective action).  Monitor and document results and escalate issues to management and/or other functional areas when additional support is needed.
• Understand SOP’s and train operators at each position to ensure full understanding and proper skillset to perform essential job duties and achieve SEQCD targets.  Enforce adherence to policy, standards, and work rules.
• Ensure key process parameters are monitored & controlled, autonomous Preventive Maintenance activities are performed by the operators, and 5S rules are always followed to ensure safe, efficient, stable performance and reliable production output is achieved.
• Participate in the testing and implementation of new products, processes, and equipment.  Monitor the process and gather data.
• Promote employee participation in company-sponsored programs.