2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Justrite Safety Group • Mattoon, IL

54d • $58,000 - $68,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor will supervise the day-to-day plant manufacturing operations. This includes ensuring timeliness of shipping goals, cost objectives and quality standards are met.  This role also implements all safety programs, and fosters a strong safety culture by promoting awareness, accountability, and proactive safety measures.  Reviews orders and productions schedules to determine work force adjustments.   This role supervises a team of hourly union employees.

Requirements

• A.S. in a technical or management field preferred, or equivalent years of experience
• 2 years supervisory experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment. 
• Working Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles to include 5S, SMED, Gemba etc. 
• Strong analytic skills including the ability to process workflow Experience working in a team environment preferably with a small to medium size company. 

Nice To Haves

• Metal fabrication experience preferred. 
• Strong coaching and interpersonal communication skills. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. MAPICS experience preferred. 
• Ability to walk, sit, bend, twist and navigate all areas of office and plant. 

Responsibilities

• Direct production lines to ensure shift production goals are met. Coordinates production start-up, shut-downs, and change-over. Communicate with Production Control, Quality, Purchasing, and Maintenance regarding all aspects of production to monitor quality, quantity, and cost within specifications. Monitors and takes appropriate timely improvement action to meet production quality and quantity needs. 
• Oversees operational training of new employees and continual training of existing employees on production changes, safety issues, products, etc. Administer and investigate accidents, attendance, and process disciplines along with corrective action counseling. 
• Responsible for staff scheduling to include; work assignments/rotations, employee training, employee vacations, overtime assignments, back-ups for absent employees, temporary employment, etc. Schedule and participate in Company-wide department meetings. 
• Conduct safety audits, observations, training, and “Tool Box” talks with employees to ensure a safe working environment. Adheres and enforces company policies and procedures regarding PPE, accident investigations, and ergonomics. 
• Develops, analyzes, and presents reports, including but not limited to, forecasts, productivity, and safety.  Conduct, lead, or implement the appropriate process audits; the audits will identify the need for the appropriate containment, corrective, and preventive actions, leading to minimizing or eliminating process deviations and non-conforming product root causes. 
• Identify, plan and lead Kaizen events related to 5S, standard work, SMED and process flow to drive a culture of continuous improvement.

Benefits

• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• flexible hours and alternative work arrangements designed to support a healthy work-life balance
• 401K plan, complete with a company match
• company-paid short and long-term disability insurance
• generous paid time off, personal days, and a robust employee wellness program that supports your overall health and happiness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree