2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor

Flex-N-Gate•Urbana, IL

18h•$55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Manufacturing Supervisor oversees production operations to ensure they run safely, efficiently, and on schedule. The role develops production schedules and assigns daily work based on production needs and employees’ strengths. It is a hands-on, shop-floor position providing product and process support, with accountability for safety, quality, delivery, employee morale, continuous improvement, and the training and development of direct reports. The supervisor monitors production output, processes, labor efficiency, operating expenses, and quality indicators for assigned cost centers, and works with other departments and management to meet production schedules and improvement priorities. The position requires availability to support or operate on off shifts as needed.

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.
Effective use of technology, instruments, tools, and information systems.
Ability to take a team-oriented approach.
Ability to 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 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 optimize team performance and manufacture high-quality products.
Evaluate employees’ interpersonal skills, provide feedback, and recommend ways to improve communication.
Schedule and assign personnel according to manufacturing demand.
Assess equipment capacity and material availability and adjust personnel assignments to optimize output.
Match employees’ abilities and skills with the requirements of manufacturing-floor areas.
Monitor and track production output, manufacturing processes, labor efficiency, 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.
Perform other related tasks as assigned.