2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor

Flex-N-Gate•Urbana, IL

19h

About The Position

The Manufacturing Supervisor oversees manufacturing operations to ensure production is safe, efficient, and timely. The role creates production schedules and assigns daily work based on production needs and individual strengths. It is a hands-on, shop-floor-oriented position providing daily product and process support to direct reports, while driving safety, quality, delivery, and morale. The supervisor is accountable for continuous improvement in the assigned department and for the training and development of direct reports.

Requirements

1–3 years of related work experience.
Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and labor laws.
Conflict resolution management and time management skills.
Strong communication, presentation, organizational, problem-solving, teamwork, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Proficient computer skills, including knowledge of the Microsoft Office software suite.
Effective use of technology, instruments, tools, and information systems.
Ability to seek a team approach and provide guidance and direction as required.
Ability to set direction, make decisions, and oversee the line with little to no direct supervision.
Ability to deliver business results independently and through others.
Availability to support or operate on off shifts as required.

Responsibilities

Perform work safely and efficiently in compliance with company policy, applicable local, provincial, and federal rules and regulations, and any applicable collective agreement.
Communicate with, train, guide, and coach employees to support operational initiatives and high-quality manufacturing.
Evaluate employees’ interpersonal skills, provide feedback, and recommend ways to improve interpersonal communication.
Schedule and assign personnel according to manufacturing schedule demands.
Assess equipment capacity and material supply limitations and adjust personnel to optimize manufacturing output.
Match employees’ abilities and skills to the capabilities required in each manufacturing area.
Monitor and track output, manufacturing processes, labor efficiencies, direct operating expenses, and quality indicators for assigned cost centers.
Measure performance and quality and drive positive results in operational Key Process Indicators.
Build working relationships with Maintenance, Engineering, Finance, Planning, Quality, and other departments to meet production schedules.
Meet formally and regularly with the Management Team to review production results and improvement priorities.
Perform other related tasks as assigned.