Production Supervisor- 2nd Shift

KIK Consumer Products•Ontario, CA

4d•$75,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Production Shift Supervisor where you’ll play a crucial role in the supervision of production employees to meet production schedules, safety, health, environmental, quality, and cost objectives. This position requires hands-on leadership, combined with driving continuous improvement and the ability to inspire employee involvement. You’ll be a key contributor to the success of our plant. Bring your expertise to a dynamic environment that values efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated proficiency in manufacturing field.
Strong knowledge of lean, six sigma tools and problem-solving methodology
Strong belief in teamwork and cross training
Demonstrated leadership ability to affect change, consistently drive results, and influence all levels of the organization.
The ability to react with urgency to achieve objectives and deadlines despite obstacles and time pressures.
Safety Driven Individual, with robust skills in communications and mentoring subordinates to influence change.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work cross-functionally with other departments.
Accomplished in driving production schedules and improving production efficiency.
Skilled in Lean Manufacturing, team building, quality control and assurance.
Proficient with computers and software; SAP, MS Office, etc.
Ability to wear respiratory protective equipment for extended periods of time when needed.

Responsibilities

Supervise shift production operators to ensure scheduled workflow, and production objectives are met.
Responsible for supervising production activities to achieve production rates that meet or exceed standards, including communicating daily with Production Manager on job priorities/needs.
Participate in improving operating efficiencies, reducing costs, training as needed, and performing timely corrective actions.
Initiate work notifications in SAP, participate in Management of Change (MOC) and incident investigations as required.
Ensures accurate records and production reports and counts, machine speeds, line down time and other data called out in SOPs.
Ensures efficient coordination and processing of a high volume of work orders and develops and maintains a very close and effective working relationship with all other departments.
Practice firm but fair discipline: Ensures that all company regulations, policies, and rules are followed.
Directs the work team and supervises the shift’s production to meet published schedules.
Supervises all aspects of personnel performance, staffing, training and discipline within the department. Ensures that duties, responsibilities, authority, and accountability of all direct subordinates are defined and understood.
Provides reports to subordinates on interpretation of results and approves changes in direction of plans.
Keeps production standards up to date. Track efficiencies and rework, communicates this information to line teams.
Ensures that proper levels of Health & Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, housekeeping, and quality are always maintained.