Production Manufacturing Supervisor (Night Shift)

3M•Knoxville, IA

5d•$95,591 - $116,834•Onsite

About The Position

The person hired for the position of Manufacturing Supervisor will lead on shift activities for crew in assigned department, expected to drive results in EHS, Quality, and Productivity which align with plant goals. As a Production Manufacturing Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military environments to a 3M career.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start) and a minimum of five (5) years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment
OR Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution and a minimum of three (3) years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
Excellent organization skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments
Experience participating in and/or leading Continuous Improvement projects
Good people skills including the ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate effectively
Desire and experience in leading change
Demonstrated administrative and computer skills including Microsoft Office proficiency

Responsibilities

Ensures a safe working environment through formal inspections/audits, correcting unsafe behaviors, safety / crew meetings, and utilizing proper work methods, procedures and equipment
Incident investigation, problem solving and root cause analysis (EHS and quality). Ensure employees receive training as specified
Provides effective communication to employees through daily interaction, electronic mail, etc. Provide direct supervision and development to production and/or hourly employees
Plans and coordinates priorities, allocates work assignments, and regulates production process in order to meet specific daily production requirements
Monitors production rates, yields, and quality of products on a daily basis and provides feedback to employees and supervisor on results
Organizes and reviews changeovers with appropriate staff to minimize downtime. Addresses production issues such as scheduling, quality, run time, etc.
Lead/participate in Kaizen continuous improvement sessions, make process suggestions to improve quality and reduce costs, involved with managing tier 1, 2 processes
Involved with Lean Management systems deployment, implements cost reduction programs to ensure the efficient utilization of labor, materials, and equipment
Part of Knoxville Leadership Group with responsibility for night shift. Primary plant management representative during off shifts
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.