Supervisor, Production

About ITT ITT is a leading manufacturer of critical components for harsh environments that serves fast-growing end markets in flow, aerospace and defense, energy and transportation. Building on our heritage of innovation, we partner with our customers to deliver solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. Headquartered in Stamford, CT, we have more than 11,700 employees globally with operations in ~40 countries and sales in more than 125. At our core is our engineering DNA, with 1,280+ engineers, 1,700+ active global patents and ~51 manufacturing locations. Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA: Industrial Process: A global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps and engineered valves for chemical, energy, mining, and industrial applications. Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Bornemann, Habonim, Engineered Valves, Rheinhütte Pumpen and Svanehøj. Motion Technologies: A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands include Friction Technologies, KONI and Axtone. Connect and Control Technologies: A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands include ITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace Controls and kSARIA. Position Summary Directs, coordinates work groups and improves processes in a team environment within the materials group. Coordinates production activities with all supervisors. Works to ensure inventory accuracy is at a high level to support proper scheduling, procurement, production, and financial accounting. Essential Responsibilities Essential Responsibilities: Plans production operations and schedules establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products to insure customer on time delivery and quality product Responsible for leading hourly teams that pull, put away and deliver material to support production in Assembly and Machining. Analyzes, leads, facilitates, and sustains continuous improvement activities. Responsible for both incoming and outgoing material in Shipping & Receiving. Lead daily team activities to achieve Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery business metrics. Work with ESH to insure a safe working environment and Zero accidents. Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards. Evaluate, where necessary, key manufacturing processes (benchmarks/industry leaders/best practices) and develop plans to identify opportunities for improvement Manages and coordinates cycle count program to ensure high levels of accuracy and within the guidelines established by accounting Monitors and reports results of cycle count program Conducts audits to ensure cycle counting integrity Works with other team members to analyze or execute tasks associated with excess or obsolete inventory Responsible for execution of inventory transactions necessary to reconcile records, transfer inventory, or other disposition related transactions Evaluates inventory functions and processes to ensure suitability and performance taking action to recommend or execute actions to make systematic improvements. Other duties may be assigned. Leadership/Team Responsibilities Position Requirements Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university, and at least 5 years of related experience required. Prior supervisory experience preferred. Strong analytical skills, good communication skills (written and verbal), excellent presentation skills, and strong technical skills. Language Skills Ability to