3rd Shift Assistant Production Supervisor

Klauer Manufacturing•Dubuque, IA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and supporting production team members. In this role, you will champion the following: Assign, train, delegate and oversee the job assignments of production and shipping and receiving team members throughout their shift to maximize efficiency throughout the departments. Responsible for the enforcement of all company factory rules, policies, and all applicable safety requirements. Address team member performance issues and apply the Klauer progressive discipline process consistently with the support of Production Supervisor and Human Resources. Act with direction from supervisor to ensure production and shipping schedules are efficient and timely. Conduct routine quality audits in both production and shipping to verify product specifications, packaging accuracy, labeling compliance, and adherence to company and customer quality standards. Routinely walk production floor to assist with quality and safety initiatives. Use metrics and root cause analysis to identify and establish improvement initiatives. Monitor the production and shipping schedules to ensure acceptable on-time deliveries. Review production schedules and process flows to objectively evaluate obstacles preventing product delivery including monitoring internal lead times. Use lean manufacturing tools to reduce setups, cycle times, scrap, and work in process inventory. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Solutions-oriented candidates to implement company strategy and objectives within their department.
Promote cultural values and persevere through obstacles to achieve winning results for both Klauer and its customers.
Self-motivated, proactive, and willing to roll up your sleeves when necessary
Able to operate resourcefully in dynamic environments
Highly organized and diligent, attention to detail and follow through
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Ability to interact and effectively communicate with team members and department heads with candor, tact, patience, and diplomacy
Knowledge and demonstrated experience of prioritization and time management techniques
Be able to address problems through critical thinking
Physical requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Class II – Light (Dictionary of Occupational Titles 4th Edition Vol. I & Vol. II)

Responsibilities

Assign, train, delegate and oversee the job assignments of production and shipping and receiving team members throughout their shift to maximize efficiency throughout the departments.
Responsible for the enforcement of all company factory rules, policies, and all applicable safety requirements.
Address team member performance issues and apply the Klauer progressive discipline process consistently with the support of Production Supervisor and Human Resources.
Act with direction from supervisor to ensure production and shipping schedules are efficient and timely.
Conduct routine quality audits in both production and shipping to verify product specifications, packaging accuracy, labeling compliance, and adherence to company and customer quality standards.
Routinely walk production floor to assist with quality and safety initiatives.
Use metrics and root cause analysis to identify and establish improvement initiatives.
Monitor the production and shipping schedules to ensure acceptable on-time deliveries.
Review production schedules and process flows to objectively evaluate obstacles preventing product delivery including monitoring internal lead times.
Use lean manufacturing tools to reduce setups, cycle times, scrap, and work in process inventory.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Work-hour flexibility
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) retirement plan
10 paid holidays
3 weeks’ vacation
Paid funeral leave
Paid jury duty leave
Discretionary bonus potential up to 10% based on company and personal performance.