Production Supervisor - 2nd shift

Fisher-Barton•Loves Park, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees manufacturing floor operations, including production, planning, and distribution. The role provides leadership for machining and programming operations, trains operators, and supports sales and production goals while maintaining quality and process-improvement objectives. The Supervisor serves as a role model for productivity, performance, attendance, and compliance with company policies and rules. The position is responsible for department operations and personnel, including work assignments, training, performance expectations, troubleshooting, safety, quality, and production results. The Supervisor supports Lean Daily Management and 5S initiatives, continuous improvement, and collaboration across Manufacturing Operations and HR. The role also facilitates off-shift and lights-out production activities and acts as a technical resource for the department. This is a second-shift role in Loves Park, Illinois. The listed schedule is Monday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., with overtime as required and schedule flexibility required. The posting also notes a requirement to arrive 30 minutes before shift start and remain 30 minutes after for shift handoff, and describes a production schedule of 3:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday, with Friday overtime as needed. Expected hours are 40–50 per week. The work is primarily on the production floor, with time spent in front of a computer. The environment includes loud noise levels. Some travel to business units for training purposes may be required. The position may occasionally involve lifting up to 35 pounds.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
Experience interacting with multiple groups of people and strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to troubleshoot, solve problems, and initiate innovative solutions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong technology expertise and proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Ability to read a tape measure and check sheets.
Ability to use special micrometers and gauges.
Ability to work safely and efficiently and with close tolerances.
Strong time management skills and ability to meet strict deadlines.
Ability to multitask and demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Professionalism and high integrity.
Willingness and flexibility to work the stated second-shift schedule, including overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

Technical or associate degree in a maintenance-related or machining-related field.
Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Proven record of leading Six Sigma or lean manufacturing initiatives.
Experience in a machining or fabrication manufacturing environment.
Ability to analyze difficult situations, solve problems quickly, and comply with production standards.
Ability to work both in a team atmosphere and independently with personnel at all organizational levels and across functions.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze safety, continuous improvement, employee performance, quality, expenses, and productivity, and make recommendations.
Interpret work orders, staffing needs, and machine capabilities, and assign duties accordingly.
Organize, control, and audit operations to ensure products are made efficiently and meet quality requirements.
Assist with department operations, including setting up new parts, training operators, and troubleshooting equipment.
Drive collaboration and improvements through communication, teamwork, and KPIs.
Support Lean Daily Management tools to measure and improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
Support 5S initiatives to organize and clean work areas.
Ensure department personnel receive appropriate training and orientation.
Recommend changes to working conditions or equipment use to improve efficiency.
Analyze and resolve work problems, or assist employees in resolving them.
Develop and implement continuous improvement in employee performance with HR through feedback, coaching, and training.
Partner with HR to enforce policies, procedures, and processes and hold direct reports accountable.
Ensure new employees receive appropriate training and help work teams achieve technical competence.
Schedule and execute off-shift and lights-out production activities.
Facilitate production and be responsible for activities in the department or area.
Maintain thorough knowledge of department processes, procedures, and instructions and troubleshoot process interruptions.
Establish workmanship expectations that meet quality and productivity requirements.
Investigate processes that are out of conformance and take appropriate corrective action.
Act as a technical and interpersonal resource for department employees.
Manage employees by assigning work, setting performance and quality expectations, helping resolve production problems, maintaining accurate time records, ensuring current training, and maintaining an orderly and safe work environment.
Work with Manufacturing Operations colleagues to ensure compliance with established manufacturing procedures.
Review processes and departmental layout to reduce production costs and improve shop labor efficiency.
Participate in hiring and help develop employee training plans.
Assess employee performance against company expectations, resolve employee problems, investigate safety, quality, and other incidents, and administer discipline according to corporate guidelines and in a timely manner.
Arrive 30 minutes before shift start and remain 30 minutes after the shift for handoff.
Perform other duties as assigned.