Assistant Production Supervisor

Martin Marietta•Waynesville, NC

16d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for overseeing production operations, ensuring productivity, quality, and safety standards are met. The Assistant Production Supervisor will assign tasks, manage materials, maintain inventory accuracy, and foster a positive and efficient work environment. This position requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and team development. The role also involves supporting production goals and ensuring compliance with relevant standards.

Requirements

Must have outstanding attendance record and able to work ALL shifts in training or on a rotational basis
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel and all spreadsheet applications
Ability to build solid cross-functional relationships across the organization
Effective personal time management and strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills
Electronic Time/Attendance system knowledge and maintenance
Knowledge and Application of Production FDA Standards
Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills
Flexibility to changing work environment/conditions
Must be able to be fork-lift certified and use the fork-lift functionality during the shift
Must be able to lift/push/pull boxes/cartons (45#) on frequent basis and perform line audits or quality inspections as required
Must be able to work any assigned shift and assist with coverage as needed

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree (preferred) in Manufacturing/Industrial Technology, Engineering or Business preferred.
Previous experience within a Supervisory role in Manufacturing environment may be considered in lieu of an Associate Degree

Responsibilities

Understand how to properly open and close facility, to include proper start-up and shutdown of machinery
Assign associates to utilize provided material and machinery to maximize productivity and minimize waste
Understand and require associates to safely package material according to FDA, Quality and Customer-specific requirements
Support and meet production goals defined by Plant Manager
Maintain sufficient raw materials on the production floor to meet production schedules
Maintain accuracy of inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods
Maintain accuracy of all associated production and quality audit records
Demand a safe work environment for yourself and your associates. Report work-related safety issues to maintenance and plant management
Build a strong, efficient, well-trained production team. Provide daily feedback and training to the team. Conduct performance appraisals or disciplinary actions as may be required in timely and effective manner, recognizing good performance and manage low performance. Coach, mentor and develop in a positive manner
Seek out and suggest continuous improvements to production flow, cost initiatives, and safety
Maintain a good rapport with other areas within the company so that any issues can be resolved and improved
May be responsible for managing a shift in the Supervisor’s absence
Support performance evaluations by the Shift Supervisor and routinely provide performance feedback to direct reports
Maintain and blend dry additive needs supporting all Repack Production Requirements