HARTING stands for strong connections – across the globe. As one of the leading international suppliers of industrial connectivity, we are connecting customers to their digital future. And as an employer? We connect around 6,000 people at our headquarter in Espelkamp and at locations worldwide. Here you’ll find great colleagues, as well as ever new opportunities and innovations revolving around IoT and artificial intelligence. In everything we do, we remain true to our roots: as a regionally connected family business that always stays firmly grounded in spite of our stellar high-tech. Here’s to your unique future with us: Yours!

Join HARTING! A leader in connectivity products and custom solutions…..

We are seeking a detail -oriented Production Supervisor (2nd shift) to support the operation and be responsible for the execution of daily production schedules by balancing the key elements of manufacturing: safety, quality, delivery and cost.

To succeed in this role, you will be highly driven to: 

1. Directly supervises and directs daily activities for assigned employees
2. Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training and disciplining employees; developing personal growth opportunities
3. Provides leadership and sets standards such as 5S, lean principles, quality and efficiency
4. Responsible for developing a cross-functional workforce that can be best utilized to effectively and efficiently meet customer requirements
5. Works with planning team daily to ensure schedules are met
6. Coordinates with planning required capacity planning, recommends appropriate staffing requirements, required overtime or surplus of resources
7. Maintains work flow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
8. Monitors and acts established KPIs to ensure company objectives are met
9. Maintains quality product by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
10. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices;

Skills and experience to thrive in this role:

• High school diploma required with preference for degree in business administration or engineering
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing leadership environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes involving Cable Assemblies, harnesses and circuit card assemblies
• Lean manufacturing experience, preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated analytical ability
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in SAP R/3 – Production, MRP Planning and Engineering functions
• Experience or training with JIT techniques, team based organization and work redesign is preferred. 
• Ability to design and supervise construction of small hand assembly fixtures using CAD software is desired.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Self-motivated
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HARTING Americas is a subsidiary of HARTING Technology Group, a German-based global leader in industrial connectivity solutions. We develop, manufacture, and sell the world's most durable and reliable products and solutions for use in Machinery & Robotics, Automation Devices, Rail & Transportation, Intralogistics & Conveyor Systems, Energy, and Datacenter market segments.

As a third generation, family-owned company, with over 75 years of history, we continue to create value and shape the future with technologies for people. You will discover that we work hard – to fulfill our personal, company, and customer goals, and in our commitment to our community with our holiday drives and our paid VTO (Voluntary Time Off). You will also discover that we like to have fun – like when we celebrate the holidays, host theme days and sweater parties, prost to Oktoberfest, and much more!

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HARTING USA offers an attractive total compensation package and employee benefits, including:

Compensation

• HARTING's Total Compensation Structure includes a Base Salary and Bonus Percentage.
• Competitive base salary: $75,000 - $85,000 (commensurate with experience, subject to change dependent on physical location).

Benefits

• 21 days PTO (Paid Time Off) to start – quickly earn more PTO as you stick with us (36 days max).
• Medical, dental, and vision Insurance – several Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options to choose from.
• Company-sponsored life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability – at no cost to employee.
• Paid parental leave, tuition and fitness reimbursement, and a hybrid working policy.
• 401(k) with a 4% dollar-for-dollar match – fully vested upon eligibility!