Join Axon and be a Force for Good.
At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.
Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.
Your Impact
As Axon’s Manufacturing Supervisor, you will be accountable for directing the activities of a work team in meeting daily production goals while maintaining a high degree of commitment to quality, efficiency and safety standards. You will provide leadership, coaching and direction for our production personnel and ensure our customers' needs are met. You will facilitate the development of team members and foster our ability to be a world-class manufacturing organization by leading continuous improvement efforts.
What You’ll Do
Schedule: 2nd shift 4:30pm to 3am Monday through Thursday.
- Ensure that products are manufactured to meet internal goals while meeting the quality and delivery expectations of our customers whether internal or external.
- Promote a safe work environment and assure employees follow all safety policies.
- Anticipate and react to production problems, delays, material shortages and equipment malfunctions.
- Participate in Kaizen activities and drive employee engagement. This position requires a passion and understanding of Lean Six Sigma, 5-S and driving continuous improvement.
- Work with engineering to effect improvements in cost, quality, work simplification and ongoing continuous improvement activities. Assist with RCAs and corrective actions.
- Clearly communicate goal expectations, status, gaps and countermeasures through visual management and Tier Meetings.
- Ensure production employees are accurately trained and work instructions are followed.
- Facilitate interdepartmental cooperation and understanding; provide team mentorship and supervision to ensure a positive work environment and employee engagement that supports Axon core values.
- Responsible for addressing any engagement opportunities identified during Employee Engagement Surveys.
- Hire, train and develop team members and motivate and drive accountability.
- Develop and implement projects in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives.
- Additional duties as required.
What You Bring
- 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
- 5+ years of experience working in a manufacturing/production environment with a Proven track record of continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills and ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and communicate with senior leadership.
- Must possess ability to work and cope well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- BA/BS Degree
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Experience supervising 30+ personnel
- Bilingual is a plus
- Knowledge of ISO 9001
Additional Eligibility Requirements
- Upon hire completion of the Axon ATF training.
- Must be available to work overtime and/or weekends based on business needs.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamic 365.
Benefits that Benefit You
- Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Fitness Programs
- Emotional & Mental Wellness support
- Learning & Development programs
The benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.
The Pay: Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The starting base pay for this role is between USD 56,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 100,000 in the highest geographic market. The on target earnings range for this role is between USD 63,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 113,000 in the highest geographic market. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit www.axon.com/careers/benefits (http://www.axon.com/careers/benefits).
Physical Demands
Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, push, carry, etc. for 10 hours at a time; ability to lift and transfer up to 40lbs for a distance up 50 feet; ability to ascend and descend stairs; ability to grasp and use small parts; and ability to occasionally kneel, crouch, bend as required to perform tasks.
Work Environment
Within the Axon manufacturing facility, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, ambient temperatures, close quarters, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, exposure to vibrations and industrial lighting, etc.
Personal Protective Equipment
Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided by Axon and may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes but is not limited to, safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear. Employees are required to fully apply ergonomic correctness to all job tasks possible.
Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Important Notes
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.