2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor

Flex N Gate•Urbana, IL

About The Position

The Manufacturing Supervisor oversees operations to ensure production runs safely, efficiently, and on schedule. The role prepares production schedules and assigns daily work according to production needs and employees’ strengths. It is a hands-on, shop-floor-oriented position that provides daily product and process support and drives safety, quality, delivery, and employee morale. The supervisor is accountable for continuous improvement in the assigned department and for training and developing direct reports. The role monitors production output, processes, labor efficiency, operating expenses, and quality indicators; works with other departments to meet production schedules; and reviews production results and improvement priorities with the Management Team.

Requirements

1–3 years of related work experience.
Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and labor laws.
Conflict-resolution 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.
Ability to use technology, instruments, tools, and information systems effectively.
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

Ensure all work is performed safely and efficiently, in compliance with company policy, applicable laws and regulations, and any applicable collective agreement.
Communicate with, train, guide, and coach employees to achieve operational initiatives and manufacture high-quality products.
Evaluate employees’ interpersonal skills, provide feedback, and recommend ways to improve workplace communication.
Schedule and assign personnel according to manufacturing demand; adjust staffing in response to equipment capacity and material supply; and match employees’ skills to production-area needs.
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 regularly with the Management Team to review production results and improvement priorities.
Provide hands-on product and process support on the manufacturing floor.
Drive continuous improvement and support the training and development of direct reports.
Perform other related tasks as assigned.