Production Supervisor - MIDNIGHT Shift

Intertape Polymer Group (IPG)•Marysville, MI

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About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees manufacturing operations on the midnight shift, organizing and coordinating production efforts to meet production and quality objectives while ensuring equipment and processes operate safely. The role plans and directs daily work, addresses production issues, and coordinates product flow and workforce needs with other supervisors. It also involves coaching and developing hourly employees, supporting staffing and performance processes, improving methods and equipment, leading safety and housekeeping practices, enforcing company policies, and handling production-related administrative tasks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
At least 2 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to motivate and lead teams and resolve conflicts.
Ability to supervise in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite and ERP software.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership experience in a role such as Team Lead or supervisor.
Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.

Responsibilities

Plan, supervise, and direct daily production operations, anticipating and addressing material shortages, equipment malfunctions, and employee-related situations.
Coordinate skills, work hours, materials, and workflow to achieve production and quality objectives.
Exchange timely information with other supervisors about product flow and workforce needs.
Coach, instruct, train, orient, and motivate employees to meet production and quality objectives safely and effectively.
Initiate and manage departmental teams to achieve goals.
Coach and develop hourly employees using the hourly certification system.
Participate in selecting and interviewing candidates for hourly employee positions.
Appraise employee performance and recommend promotions, transfers, and work assignments.
Introduce cost reductions, work simplifications, and continuous improvements to methods or equipment.
Lead departmental safety and housekeeping practices, watch for hazardous conditions, and respond to emergencies as needed.
Educate employees on and enforce company rules, safety requirements, policies, procedures, production expectations, and quality expectations.
Assist Human Resources with disciplinary procedures when necessary.
Lead and participate in company-sponsored training, site projects, and safety programs.
Complete production-related administrative tasks, including approving payroll hours and preparing reports.
Perform related tasks as requested by the supervisor.