Production Line Shift Supervisor

SC Johnson • Racine, WI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Line Shift Supervisor manages production activities of shift team members while promoting and enforcing Safety, Health, and Environmental (SH&E) and quality standards. The role requires visibility on the plant floor to build rapport with team members, evaluate and mentor employees to increase productivity and positive morale, and ensure efficiency goals are met. The position is assigned to the D Shift, working 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., and is not eligible for remote work or relocation.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment, or a university degree and at least 2 years of relevant work experience, or an advanced degree and at least 1 year of relevant work experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in a leadership role.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship for full-time employment.
• Ability to meet working conditions that may involve lifting materials and products weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must use safety equipment, including eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, and steel-toed work boots.
• Work may involve exposure to noise and regular bending, twisting, and reaching.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience in a continuous improvement environment involving production, quality, and Lean manufacturing principles.
• Open and honest communication style, with interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• Assertive self-starter with high initiative and ability to prioritize effectively.
• Solid organizational and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective coaching and mentoring.
• Knowledge of all areas of operation at Waxdale.
• Ability to identify actionable, business-critical goals that can be influenced by business work teams.
• Ability to convert goals into actions and execute for results.
• Team player who enjoys working with others and takes satisfaction in seeing others perform well.
• Experience leading high-performance work teams.
• Knowledge of plant preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shift team members, ensuring productivity, safety, and product quality.
• Maintain weekly production schedules and mediate staffing or mechanical issues.
• Build the team through training, development, and positive reinforcement.
• Ensure plant production targets are achieved.
• Manage shift labor staffing and planning, including flow-to-work needs to support the business.
• Delegate work assignments and conduct standup meetings.
• Complete performance reviews for team members within the area of responsibility.
• Maintain employee records and compliance documentation, and approve timecards.
• Follow existing protocols and enforce internal policies.
• Assist with employee conflict resolution and discipline issues, striving for consistency and fairness.
• Conduct on-shift safety, quality, and production incident investigations.
• Serve as the key contact for Waxdale emergency issues that arise during the shift.
• Partner with support functions and key personnel to keep them apprised of shift-related activity.
• Participate in task forces and core groups that resolve Waxdale shift-related issues.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace in accordance with SCJ policies, procedures, and core values.
• Own performance management write-ups and reviews for shift operators.
• Conduct investigations and administer discipline as needed.

Benefits

• Bonuses and long-term incentives may be included in total compensation packages, depending on company profitability, job level, and years of service.
• Matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing may be included in total compensation packages, depending on company profitability, job level, and years of service.
• Subsidized health care plans.
• Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Vacation purchase options.
• Recreation and fitness centers.
• Childcare.
• Counseling services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed