Production Supervisor

Rain Bird Corporation, based in Azusa, California is the world's leading manufacturer and provider of irrigation products and services. Since 1933, Rain Bird has offered broadest range of irrigation products for farms, golf courses, sports arenas, commercial developments and homes in more than 130 countries around the globe.

Rain Bird is seeking a Production Supervisor in order to supervise manufacturing activities in a high volume automated assembly environment. You will assist in the management and training of employees, as well as ensure safety regulations, regulatory controls, policies, and procedures are followed. As a member of our leadership you will support 5S and Automation and Lean Manufacturing methodology in order to help meet company goals.

* Supervise manufacturing activities in a high volume automated assembly environment. * Hire, develop, train and monitor production, technical, and support personnel. * Ensure safety regulations, regulatory controls, policies, and procedures are followed. * Assist in the management of the Corrective Action System. * Initiate and oversee quality and process improvements. * Implement and support Automation and Lean Manufacturing methodology to achieve operational goals. * Monitor productivity, reduce scrap and down time. * Drive 5S efforts, stress good housekeeping and maintain a “like new” attractiveness for the entire plant. * Manage timecard and payroll related issues for hourly personnel. * Manage attendance, formal problem solving, and disciplinary process for employees in accordance with the Rain Bird personnel Policies manual. * Promote team building and ensure that all production teams are functional. * Ensure accurate and efficient communication between all departments and production personnel.

* BS or BA degree in business or technical discipline. * 3+ years manufacturing supervision experience. * Experienced with 5S and Lean tools * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. * Enthusiastic self starter. * Excellent team player. **Desired Qualification:** * Bi-lingual English and Spanish. * Graduate degree in business or a technical discipline. * Working knowledge of TQM tools and techniques. * Experience in a seasonal business * Highly flexible and creative with the ability to succeed in a very dynamic environment. * Experience with PeopleSoft Manufacturing Modules.