Night Shift Production Supervisor

Unilever•Independence, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for driving current and future manufacturing performance in the areas of Safety, Productivity, Cost, Quality, Delivery and Morale using TPM operating framework. This includes managing the shift crew and manufacturing activities as well as working individually and on teams to identify areas of opportunity to cause beneficial change. This position requires flexibility as your schedule will vary (with notice) due to vacation coverage for other supervisors and other business needs. You'll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters - for people and the planet. Because here, we don't just hire for jobs. We invite you to be a part of something bigger.

Requirements

High school diploma required
3+ years of experience leading a team in a food/CPG/FMCG, pharmaceutical or automotive manufacturing environment
Experience operating across multiple shifts (nights, weekends, etc.)
Demonstrated hands-on leadership in a high-volume, fast-paced production environment
Working knowledge of GMP, food safety, and quality standards

Nice To Haves

B.A./B.S. degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
Continuous Improvement experience (WCM/TPM/Lean)
Experience driving team performance and improvement initiatives on the floor
Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with Operations, QA, and Planning

Responsibilities

Managing manufacturing activities during the designated shift by leading and motivating shift employees in all areas including safety, efficiency, loss management, quality, and continuous improvement (TPM).
Meeting legislative requirements, providing instruction in regard to safety procedures and supporting plant SHEQ initiatives as required (DuPont Program, GMP, Hygiene, 5S,etc.).
Accountable for the productivity of the site during off-shifts. This requires contacting appropriate resources for issue resolution, providing alternative duties in the event of breakdown or material shortage.
Monitoring general performance and behavior of employees and adjusting crewing or call in replacements as necessary. This requires interfacing with Facilities Support, Material Planning, Quality Support, Warehouse and other department supervisors to ensure efficient operation to meet plant goals.
Utilizing Kronos Timekeeping System to maintain weekly record of hours worked, along with explanation of overtime hours worked and ensures hours worked, vacation, personal hours, absences, etc. are correctly documented so employees are paid accurately.
Participating in the development of the annual site manufacturing budget and controlling fixed and variable cost expenditures.
Promoting and maintaining a safety-oriented culture.
Other duties may be assigned.
Fostering positive employee relations as well as identifying opportunities for improvement.
Driving UL SHEQ culture by protecting employee’s health and safety, ensuring compliance of all regulatory and plant safety rules.
Regularly cascading/communicating site targets and goals from the Leadership Team to shift crews, consistently and accurately.
Facilitating required training programs to employees. (SHE, TPM, QA, etc.)