1ST SHIFT SUPERVISOR

FRATCO INC•Fort Payne, AL

2d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Fratco Inc is hiring a full-time 1st Shift Supervisor at its Fort Payne, Alabama location. The supervisor directs daily production work, assigns tasks, schedules staffing and workloads, monitors productivity, and supports employees through feedback, evaluations, and coaching. The role ensures product conformance, production schedules, safety compliance, and housekeeping standards, and works with maintenance on machine start-ups. The supervisor also serves as a communication link between employees and management, addresses work problems, maintains time and production records, and recommends improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and product quality. The position requires a positive, cooperative approach with employees, customers, management, peers, and the community, while safeguarding confidential company information. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends as needed. Hours are 6:50 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., subject to change. The role is located at 2850 Godfrey Ave SE, Fort Payne, AL. Compensation is $20.00–$25.00 per hour, with no travel.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
One to three years of leadership experience, such as team lead, senior worker, or shift leader.
Hands-on industry experience and understanding of the work being supervised.
Strong performance record, including reliability, attendance, and productivity.
Basic computer skills, including email, spreadsheets, scheduling tools, and reporting systems.
Verbal and written communication skills sufficient to communicate effectively with employees and customers.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
Ability to work independently and complete assignments within instructions, prescribed routines, and accepted practices.
Problem-solving ability to handle issues quickly and effectively.
Time-management skills for scheduling, prioritizing, and organizing work.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Perform related duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.
Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, standards, and safety regulations.
Dispatch personnel and equipment during emergencies and non-emergencies according to company protocols.
Assist with basic First Aid and CPR administration.
Monitor productivity, provide feedback, conduct evaluations, and coach employees.
Create schedules, plan workloads, and adjust staffing as needed.
Direct daily work, assign tasks, and ensure employees understand expectations.
Inspect products for conformance to specifications and direct machine setup and adjustments.
Study production schedules and estimate worker-hour requirements for assigned jobs.
Serve as a point of contact between employees and management, sharing updates and reporting progress.
Interpret company policies for workers and enforce safety rules and regulations.
Promote safety and oversee housekeeping requirements on the premises.
Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in resolving them.
Maintain time and production records and work with maintenance to support machine start-ups.
Promote teamwork across employees and shifts to support performance and customer service.
Safeguard confidential company information, including information about products, operations, finances, customers, and personnel.
Maintain positive, cooperative working relationships with customers, the community, supervisors, subordinates, and peers.