Production Supervisor - First Shift

The Production Supervisor leads the daily operation of a production shift with responsibility for interacting with Planning, Purchasing, Materials, Ops Engineering, Quality, Facilities and other departments to achieve maximum quality and cost effectiveness in an on-time and efficient manner. The scope of ownership includes various manufacturing processes (ie. vertical integration, multiple product lines, etc). Success in this role is defined by daily order execution, workforce flexibility, employee onboarding, productivity/efficiency, sequencing, process adherence, and training/development in production. This will be measured by ongoing improvements in driving quality, schedule attainment, Safety, and productivity/efficiency.

Responsibilities

Direct the department to ensure safe, timely, and efficient completion of manufacturing schedules and communicate daily activities between shifts; Supervise and coordinate activities of assigned production employees; Provide manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting and analyzing production, performance records and data; Answer questions and respond to requests; Assure all department personnel are adhering to company policies and procedures; Complete safety, productivity, and policy reports regularly; Select, coach and develop staff; Set clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team; Manage performance—recognizing achievement, providing feedback and administering progressive discipline when necessary; Drive lean manufacturing environment and continuous improvement activities relating to safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and inventory; Interview, select, and coordinate orientation activities for all new employees; Maintain a clean and orderly work environment and maintain compliance with established policies and procedures; Develop and maintain a workforce to meet capacity plans; Work with other departments to manage parts flow; Communicate effectively and resolve conflict on the shop floor

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience; 2 years of experience leading teams, developing people or organizing tasks; Regularly required to talk and hear, use hands to manipulate objects or controls, stand and walk; occasionally stoop, bend or reach above shoulders; occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds

Nice to have

Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft Office; Experience as a team lead or leading project teams in an operational environment

Benefits

Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more; Many employee activities; Scheduled events throughout the year; Fun Days; Every day is Jeans Day; Product loan and discount programs