Production Supervisor 2nd Shift

Doskocil Mfg. • Arlington, TX

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About The Position

We are seeking a Production Supervisor for 2nd shift (2:30pm – 11:30pm Monday - Friday) to join our dynamic team at Petmate. The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the manufacturing plant. This role involves managing production schedules, ensuring quality standards are met, and coordinating with various departments to optimize workflow. The Production Supervisor leads a team of production workers, providing guidance and support to achieve production targets. Additionally, the role includes monitoring equipment performance, implementing safety protocols, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity.

Requirements

• High School diploma or General Education degree.
• 5 years of supervisor experience and capable of supervising 140 plus people in multiple departments.
• Plastic injection molding experience a plus.
• Be a leader who can motivate, train, drive accountability, and be flexible enough to adapt to change.
• Experience in station layout designs and single piece flow.
• Understanding of metrics of OEE, Scrap, Safety, and Quality.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Responsibilities

• Optimize customer service through teamwork and communication.
• Perform team management duties, including coaching, training, disciplinary actions, safety practices, scheduling, and motivating.
• Drive production improvements to meet department OEE goals.
• Ensure scheduled products are produced to specifications.
• Oversee and maintain high levels of housekeeping.
• Meet daily with off going and oncoming supervisors to ensure priorities are met.
• Plan and coordinate labor distribution, adjusting work assignments and schedules in response to fluctuating production needs, and working closely with HR for staffing requirements.
• Supervise, evaluate, promote, and enforce compliance with company safety policies, rules, and procedures.
• Ensure employees have the necessary training, tools, equipment, and information to meet production expectations.
• Manage daily labor efficiencies, downtime, scrap, and part quality.
• Oversee payroll, break schedules, and vacations for the shift.
• Implement visual workplace principles through Lean Six Sigma.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees