Operations Supervisor (3rd Shift)

Tenneco•Manitowoc, WI

About The Position

The Operations Supervisor oversees day-to-day production, manufacturing, distribution, and personnel activities. The role leads team meetings and facilitates continuous improvement, with an emphasis on quality and reducing cost and waste. The supervisor is responsible for producing quality products that meet production and customer specifications while achieving plant productivity objectives. The position is assigned to the third shift, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., with flexible hours according to business needs. The supervisor works with management, maintenance, quality, engineering, and other supervisors to address production challenges and meet company goals. The position also trains, motivates, disciplines, and evaluates direct reports under the guidance of the Value Stream Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Strong decision-making skills and proven ability to prioritize department needs.
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Ability to hold employees accountable to company handbook rules and address employee issues and concerns.
Ability to conduct oneself professionally at all times.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively; adapt to a rapidly changing environment; work under pressure; meet deadlines; analyze problems; make logical decisions; and carry out decisions.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Business, or Management.
Experience with WorkForce Time Keeping and Attendance.
Experience with SuccessFactors.

Responsibilities

Identify and correct unsafe situations or behaviors, model safe practices, and ensure safe working conditions.
Report and evaluate work-related accidents and, when necessary, investigate contributing factors and implement corrective actions.
Coordinate and communicate effectively with other supervisors and shifts, and work as a team to achieve company goals.
Work with management, maintenance, quality, and engineering to solve production challenges.
Enforce company policies and rules, and address employee issues and concerns.
Train, motivate, discipline, and measure employee performance; complete written evaluations of full-time direct reports under the guidance of the Value Stream Manager.
Plan, prioritize, organize, and delegate work to supervise overall operations effectively.
Troubleshoot production and prep lines and coach line operators.
Ensure all personnel follow general operating procedures and guidelines in production.
Participate in continuous improvement teams as required and provide leadership and support toward meeting and exceeding targeted capital costs.
Apply lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and optimize labor efficiencies.
Correct improper and unsafe work activities to minimize risk.
Keep safety documents for direct reports up to date and easy to understand.
Perform other duties as assigned.