Production Line Shift Supervisor

SC Johnson • Racine, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Line Shift Supervisor manages production activities for shift team members while promoting and enforcing Safety, Health, and Environmental (SH&E) and quality standards. The supervisor maintains a visible presence on the plant floor, builds rapport with team members, evaluates and mentors employees to improve productivity and morale, and ensures efficiency goals are met. The position works the D shift, from 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; alternatively, 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 in a leadership role.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship for full-time employment.
• Able to lift materials and product weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Use required safety equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protectors, and steel-toed work boots.
• Able to work in conditions involving noise and regular bending, twisting, and reaching.

Nice To Haves

• 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-starting approach, high initiative, and ability to prioritize effectively.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor effectively.
• 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 translate goals into actions and execute for results.
• Collaborative team player who takes satisfaction in helping others perform well.
• Experience leading high-performance work teams.
• Knowledge of plant preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shift team members to ensure productivity, safety, and product quality.
• Maintain weekly production schedules and address 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.
• Delegate work assignments and conduct stand-up meetings.
• Complete performance reviews and manage performance write-ups for shift operators.
• Maintain employee records and compliance documentation, and approve timecards.
• Follow established protocols and enforce internal policies.
• Help resolve employee conflicts and discipline issues consistently and fairly.
• Conduct on-shift safety, quality, and production incident investigations.
• Serve as the key contact for Waxdale emergency issues arising during the shift.
• Keep support functions and key personnel informed about shift-related activity.
• Participate in task forces and core groups addressing Waxdale shift-related issues.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace in accordance with company policies, procedures, and core values.
• Conduct investigations and administer discipline as needed.

Benefits

• Compensation packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions, and profit sharing, 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