Production Supervisor (Coach)

Padnos•Grandville, MI

16d

About The Position

The Coach – Manufacturing manages Team Leaders and Team Members at the facility and oversees activities from purchasing materials through final production, including facility inventory levels. The role participates in team meetings concerning sales, new product launches, safety, quality, team-member training, and overall production. The Coach is responsible for safe and efficient operations at the Wire Chop and AWP locations, managing capital resources and labor, and ensuring products meet customer specifications. The role monitors production, safety, goals, and efficiencies; takes action to meet department goals and staffing needs; administers company policy; and manages department and individual performance through direct and indirect supervision. Success includes achieving safety targets, on-spec and on-time deliveries, completing required training, and managing purchases and operations to meet the plant’s annual operating income budget.

Requirements

Engineering degree or related experience.
Bachelor’s degree in business management or applicable business experience.
2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or recycling environment.
5+ years of supervisory experience.
Proven leadership skills.
Working knowledge of machine operation.
Knowledge of plastics manufacturing and material grading.
Knowledge of OSHA and safety compliance requirements.
Professional, assertive attitude.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and multitask.
Thorough understanding of MS Excel and MS Office.
Ability to meet the physical demands and perform essential job functions within the identified work environment.

Responsibilities

Manage Team Leaders and Team Members at the facility.
Oversee activities from purchasing materials through final production, including inventory levels.
Participate in meetings related to sales, new product launches, safety, quality, training, and production.
Manage safe and efficient operations at the Wire Chop and AWP locations, including capital resources and labor.
Ensure product quality meets customer specifications.
Report production, safety, goals, and efficiencies to management.
Initiate actions to meet department goals and personnel needs.
Monitor product standards and implement quality-control programs.
Coordinate with the sales department on shipping and receiving materials.
Interpret and administer company policy.
Manage department and individual performance through direct and indirect supervision.
Ensure all Team Member training is complete.
Manage purchases and operations to achieve the plant’s yearly operating income budget.
Achieve safety targets, including zero injuries, a 92% safety scorecard result, housekeeping, and adherence to PADNOS Safety Responsibility Rules.
Achieve 100% on-spec and on-time deliveries.
Ensure all Team Leaders and Team Members are trained accordingly.