Production Supervisor-3rd Shift

About the position

The Production Supervisor is responsible to lead, facilitate, train and mentor the team and individuals. The Production Supervisor ensures that quality products are produced safely, on time, and efficiently. The Production Supervisor is responsible to develop, train, and foster positive working relationships with team members and engage their teams to focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise extrusion, distribution, maintenance, caustic, and die shop team members.
• Create a culture of safety and teamwork in the department.
• Champion a lean manufacturing culture driven through leader standard work, visual controls, and daily accountability.
• Ensure the team produces high quality products on time and complete for customers.
• Manage production levels, scrap, and raw materials for the shift.
• Responsible for the Shipping and/or Transportation operations, inventory, hour by hour check points for each area, and order accuracy.
• Utilize Lean tools and methods to continuously improve processes and performance.
• Manage employee time and attendance.
• Assist Human Resources team members to select and appropriately staff current and future production demands.
• Coach, discipline, and develop team members to achieve established goals.
• Communicate results, goals, and improvement plans by conducting daily team meetings.
• Foster an environment that promotes Company Core Values, Code of Conduct, and customer value.
• Ensure all employees are trained to perform their duties safely.
• Develop respectful relationships with team members that foster a healthy work environment and encourage retention.
• Duties may require off-shifts and weekend coverage as needed.

Requirements

• Associate degree in related field desired; minimum of one to three years related leadership experience in a manufacturing setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience desired.
• Ability to work flexible weekend hours, when required (all shifts).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a track record of obtaining results and driving change.
• Experience using Lean tools and methodologies.
• Excellent computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office software.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in production supervision in a low volume, high mix environment.
• Experience supervising in a unionized production workforce.

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
• Incentive Plans
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Training and Career Progression