About The Position

The Manufacturing Supervisor (2nd shift) supervises, plans, and directs daily cell operations to support continuous production and delivery of products that meet customer requirements and departmental, plant, and company goals. The role coaches and mentors team members, oversees workplace safety, ensures quality standards are met, and leads lean manufacturing efforts to improve operational performance. The supervisor coordinates work group activities, schedules work, assigns machines, and works to increase overall equipment effectiveness, achieve takt time, and reduce lead time. The position records and reports daily performance, conducts team training, troubleshoots equipment issues, collaborates with Operations, Lean Business Systems, and Supply Chain Management, and administers company policies and procedures. It also makes employment recommendations, completes performance evaluations, may assist with the annual departmental budget, and supports a safe, orderly, and clean department. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. The position may involve exposure to radio frequencies that may be dangerous to individuals with a pacemaker; affected individuals are advised to consult a doctor.

Requirements

  • High school diploma and three years of relevant work experience required.
  • Working knowledge of Lean tools, including 6S and Kaizen, OSHA, DEQ, and EPA regulations, and quality systems such as ISO, QS, or TS standards.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and computer systems such as Production Reporting.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with people, projects, and issues.
  • Ability to demonstrate and comprehend basic math.
  • Ability to read and comprehend English in work-related documents.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to interact effectively with and establish rapport with all levels of management and staff employees.
  • Willingness to become First Responder certified and wear required PPE.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor's degree and one year of work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate work group activities, schedule work, and assign machines to meet manufacturing schedules, increase overall equipment effectiveness, achieve takt time, and reduce lead time.
  • Record work group performance data and send the Manager a daily report covering activities, personnel changes, and issues encountered.
  • Train Manufacturing Team Members in equipment setup and operation, manufacturing processes, plant regulations, safety rules and hazards, and job-related procedures and standards.
  • Motivate and lead team members by providing coaching and development opportunities.
  • Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and escalate major issues to the Manager.
  • Work with Operations and Lean Business Systems to establish key process indicators, lean initiatives, and project timelines, and monitor and update output reports.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain Management to maintain manufacturing supplies and services, completing purchase requisitions as necessary.
  • Comprehend and administer company policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook and management communications.
  • Make employment recommendations regarding hiring, promotion, transfers, training and development, disciplinary action, terminations, and pay adjustments; monitor performance through new-hire and annual evaluations.
  • May assist in developing the annual departmental fiscal budget.
  • Ensure proper safety methods are used as specified by Loss Prevention and maintain an orderly and clean department.
  • Participate in lean manufacturing activities to improve products, reduce waste, or learn new skills or operations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Paid vacations and holidays
  • Profit sharing
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance, including medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Discounts on Klein Tools products
  • Education and professional development assistance
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