Production Supervisor

By The Yard Inc•Sand Creek Township, MN

45d•$32 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

By the Yard, a family-owned and operated company since 1995, manufactures maintenance-free outdoor furniture and accessories from recycled materials. This Production Supervisor role, reporting to the Plant Operations Manager, is responsible for overseeing the production process to ensure the highest quality products are manufactured at the lowest possible cost, meeting company performance standards, customer specifications, and delivery requirements. The role involves significant management responsibilities, including planning, directing work, coaching, training, motivating employees, assessing performance, and resolving issues. The company emphasizes eco-consciousness and green initiatives in its operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
Minimum of three years relevant manufacturing experience (machine shop preferred) with 5+ years of supervisory experience or 6+ years' experience at By the Yard.
Accomplished leader who builds, motivates and is part of a collaborative team.
Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding production objectives.
Exceptional customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with housekeeping standards and all safety and work rules and regulations.
Prioritize, schedule, and delegate work assignments, ensuring the production of company products at the highest quality at the lowest possible cost, meeting company performance standards, and customer specification and delivery requirements, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Fill in for production where needed (subassembly, CNC, drilling, cutting, etc.).
May design and build custom orders and do repairs.
Ensure the training of new and present employees in the processes and methods required to achieve the company’s standards for quality, quantity, and safety.
Develop, recommend, and implement departmental policies and procedures, processes, and methods.
Continually evaluate processes and methods, recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment, performance, utilization of people, and quality of product.
Act as a resource to address and resolve inquiries and problems; analyze and resolve work issues and assist workers in solving work problems.
Maintain departmental supplies, tools, and order, as necessary.
Ensure the completion of all required production paperwork, records, documentation, such as timecards, quality records, etc.
Participate in production and management meetings, as scheduled.
Collaborate with other departments on various assignments, as necessary.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.
Manage staff by planning, assigning, and directing work; creating a respectful work environment; coaching, training, and motivating employees; rewarding and disciplining employees; assessing performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems; developing staff; challenging others to develop as leaders; and hiring staff with management direction.