Production Supervisor

Johns Manville•Winslow Township, NJ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Production Supervisor's role is to supervise the day-to-day activities of an hourly production team for a single product line to ensure manufacturing operations run according to established production specifications and schedules; volume, cost and wastage targets; and quality standards. The supervisor will coordinate training, enforce safety guidelines, and interface with other departments in support of production.

Requirements

High School diploma with a minimum of 3 years of operational leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of production processes
Strong aptitude for learning and understanding company policies
Solid understanding of OSHA regulations
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
Working knowledge of SAP or ERP systems
Ability to work 12 hour rotating shift – DuPont Schedule
Strong leadership skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Responsible for performance evaluations, pay reviews, hiring and termination.

Responsibilities

Supervise, train, and provide direction to 30+ person production team.
Plan and schedule the utilization of equipment and maintain maximum productivity levels
Drive employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive, inclusive work environment and reduce turnover by implementing recognition programs, regular feedback sessions, and team-building activities that promote collaboration and morale.
Investigate root causes/issues that are related to scrap, process excursions, quality complaints and/or fire investigations
Ensure production team understands/complies with established operating systems in safety, environmental, quality and process controls and the company's overall policies
Utilize key operating indicators for control of product cost, material usage, machine downtime, expenditure control and other shift functions
Accurately submit hours worked to payroll for all production employees in a timely manner
Transmit production performance statistics/concerns to Production Shift Leaders, Maintenance, and Superintendent and make recommendations for improvement
Prepare labor, material and equipment usage reports
May be required to perform other related duties as assigned