Production Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Novolex•Brownsville, TX

1d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the direct oversight, supervision, training, development, and support of our production and material handling employees. They are also responsible for providing oversight, guidance, support, and indirect supervision for shift maintenance support staff. The production supervision duties are mostly hands-on and direct in nature and require that substantial time be spent on the plant floor working closely and directly with all shift employees. The Production Supervisor is responsible for the safety of employees and visitors, the quality of products, efficient utilization of labor, and operation of equipment, technical problem solving, elimination of waste, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

2+ years of manufacturing supervisory experience
Good verbal & interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work well in group situations
Ability to deal effectively with conflict in mature & consistent manner
Good computer skills

Nice To Haves

BA/BS degree preferred (business, engineering)
SAP experience preferred

Responsibilities

Manage, direct and coordinate all activities related to a production shift to maximize productivity and minimize cost while maintaining quality
Coordinate with Scheduler to ensure daily production requirements are achieved
Carry out supervisory responsibilities including interviewing, hiring & training employees
Planning, assigning & directing work
Appraising performance
Rewarding & disciplining employees
Addressing complaints & resolving problems
Ensure all production data is gathered and reported correctly on a daily basis
Support & improve upon Quality initiatives designed to meet plant goals
Ensures safety programs are implemented effectively, reviewed regularly and revised as necessary