Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift
About The Position
The Production Supervisor is a key member of the EDCO Products Manufacturing team. This full-time, exempt position is based in Hopkins, MN and reports to the Production Manager. This is a 2nd shift position with normal working hours of 3:00 pm – 1:30 am, Monday-Thursday. This individual is responsible for closely managing and overseeing the daily set up and process of production operation. This individual is required to manage, train, and develop temporary and full-time labor, delegate daily production work and ensure quality. As a leader of EDCO’s Manufacturing team, you will be accountable for the success of your shift’s safety, quality and delivery performance. Essential Duties & Responsibilities An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed described. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Requirements
- Ability to deliver results through structured execution and relentless follow-through
- Sets clear expectations, coaches in real time, and holds the team accountable
- Ability to effectively manage, train and develop direct reports and create a cohesive Production team
- Ability to solve problems and make difficult, time-sensitive leadership decisions under pressure
- Ability to read and write effectively and communicate well with direct reports and management
- Possess attention to detail and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to prioritize work, balance responsibilities and meet production deadlines through effective time management and organization
- Ability to effectively operate a forklift
- Intermediate computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. ERP/MRP experience is desired
- Experience working in a manufacturing setting, ideally 5+ years
- 2 or more years of supervisory experience preferred
- NetSuite or any ERP experience preferred
Nice To Haves
- Spanish is a plus
- Lean or 6-Sigma certification is a plus
Responsibilities
- Assume role of safety champion for team, ensuring that safety rules are followed and corrective measures are implemented to create a safer work environment
- Ensures all incidents, near misses and safety observations are reported correctly.
- Assume role of continuous improvement champion for the team, participating in daily continuous improvement activities and/or kaizen activity that drives improvement of safety, quality and delivery performance
- Maintains 5S standards across all work areas and equipment
- Execute daily production schedules and adjust and adapt to changes
- Drives attainment to plan while managing changeovers, downtime, and constraints
- Maintains control during breakdowns, shortages, and unexpected disruptions.
- Leads daily shift huddles to drive proactive and informative communication
- Conducts structured start of shift briefings and end of shift handoffs.
- Sets clear expectations for performance, behavior and defined standards.
- Collaborate with other supervisors, planners, engineering and maintenance to ensure alignment of 2nd shift team with manufacturing goals
- People leadership include hiring, coaching, disciplinary action, performance evaluation and individual goal setting to create a high functioning team
- Develops and monitors daily department and individual goals
- Troubleshoots and initiates resolutions to manufacturing problems
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
