Production Supervisor 2nd shift

Tekni-Plex • Winston-Salem, NC

306d

About The Position

The Post Production Supervisor for the 2nd shift is responsible for making decisions and taking action to maintain established standards and practices in the assigned department. This role involves directing, managing, and scheduling the work of manufacturing personnel to maximize efficiency and meet shipping date commitments to customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Engineering) or demonstrated work equivalent.
• Demonstrated team facilitation skills and success in implementing process improvements.
• Demonstrated success in the implementation of Statistical Process Control techniques within a manufacturing environment.
• Must be computer literate and demonstrate capability in working with Excel spreadsheets.
• Ability to operate and communicate effectively in person, over the telephone, and in groups, under normal and stressful conditions.
• Ability to lead, motivate, select, train, and instruct personnel.
• Good interpersonal, organization, and communication skills.
• Must demonstrate strong decision-making skills, sound judgment, and the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Complete Safety program activities accurately and on time.
• Acquire knowledge of machinery to assist in troubleshooting and technical details of process improvements.
• Oversee the hiring of the hourly workforce required for the assigned department.
• Manage day-to-day operations and supervision of Production.
• Develop, review, update, and implement Production Improvement procedures.
• Manage, implement, and grow the MOS structure of the department.
• Maintain day-to-day communications with the Production Manager concerning daily operations.
• Coordinate all R&D and trial materials and process flows.
• Establish whether production dates can be met and assist in scheduling processes as necessary.
• Implement and monitor scrap removal and reduction programs.
• Manage employee performance and prepare performance evaluations.
• Review employee performance and address with coaching and progressive discipline as needed.
• Responsible for the training and development of personnel.
• Withhold product that does not meet requirements and determine root cause and corrective actions for scrap.
• Execute established procedures in the disposition of noncompliant materials.
• Schedule staffing and follow up on timely completion of work output.
• Interact and communicate with the Sales & Customer Service Departments on current running jobs.
• Ensure that data collection/reporting activities within the Manufacturing department are completed accurately and on a timely basis.
• Complete hour by hour walks at least twice per shift.
• Verify flags have been reconciled.
• Audit paperwork, posting times, and production reports.
• Verify that a second operator has signed off on the slit width.
• Work closely with Manufacturing Process Engineer and QA in the development and implementation of Statistical Process Control.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life and Disability
• 401(k) and Match
• Wellness Program including EAP
• Pay for Performance philosophy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree