Production Supervisor

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

As a Production Supervisor, you will lead production operations to achieve our goals related to quality, cost, delivery and safety. You will work with teams to ensure smooth manufacturing operations, improve initiatives, and develop production employees in an evolving team environment.

You will report to PRODUCTION & ROS MANAGER.

You will work in Onsite work mode based in our Chennai plant in Kancheepuram, India.
 

Your Responsibilities:

• Excellent planning and production plan based on shipment deadline and material supply, equipment and manpower, and execute production schedule.
• Manage production operation in accordance with plant policies and procedures to ensure smooth production operation.
• Responsible for meeting production goals with respect to high quality, low cost, on time delivery, safety and 5S.
• Working with cross function team to solve production issues and escalate as necessary.
• Excels at Project management, to be able to lead new product introducing/transferring to support business growth.
• Initiate continuous improvement programs that lead to improvement in quality, cost, delivery, efficiency and safety.
• Develop training metrics and training plan, train and coach production employees, conduct employee performance review and develop people.
• Coordinate production activities with other functional groups.
• Conducts tasks in accordance with applicable health, safety, quality, and environmental regulations (state/federal laws, ISO9001, ISO14000, etc.) as well as Rockwell Automation policies and procedures.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Typically, 10+ years of experience in an electrical / electronic / mechanical product manufacturing environment. Demonstrate knowledge of production principles, cross function understanding and frontline leadership experience. And passion for learning.
• Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical.
• Proficiency in English (writing and reading specially).
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software.
• Familiar with SAP system operation skills.
• Flexible with shift arrangements.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Lean-Six Sigma background.
• Project management experience.
• AutoCAD / Creo / Catia knowledge.
• Communicate and share information effectively with others in presentations, reports, meetings.
• Assist and be responsive to the needs of teams and team members as well as other individuals, in the pursuit of business goals.
• Ensure thorough familiarity with company policies and procedures in compliance with government law.
• Coach, develop and direct the activities of operators in an evolving team environment.
• Influence and lead others in the accomplishment of production projects.
   

What We Offer:

Our benefits package includes …

• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm.
• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program.
• On-demand digital course library for professional development.

... and other local benefits!
 

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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