Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

3M•Us, NC

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads on-shift activities for a crew in an assigned department and drives results in environmental health and safety (EHS), quality, and productivity in alignment with plant goals. The role provides direct supervision and development to production and/or hourly employees, plans and coordinates daily work, monitors production performance, and addresses operational issues. The supervisor also serves as the primary plant management representative during off shifts. The position is based on-site in Pittsboro, North Carolina, with domestic travel that may reach 5%. Relocation assistance may be authorized. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or higher from an accredited institution, completed and verified before starting.
Five combined years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government, or military environment.
Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited institution, completed and verified before starting.
One year of supervisory and/or management experience.
One year of troubleshooting and problem-solving experience in a manufacturing environment.
One year of experience participating in Green Belt projects and/or a Green Belt certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe working environment through formal inspections and audits, correcting unsafe behaviors, safety and crew meetings, and proper work methods, procedures, and equipment.
Investigate incidents and perform problem solving and root cause analysis related to EHS and quality.
Ensure employees receive specified training.
Communicate effectively with employees through daily interaction, electronic mail, and other means.
Directly supervise and develop production and/or hourly employees.
Plan and coordinate priorities, allocate work assignments, and regulate production processes to meet daily production requirements.
Monitor production rates, yields, and product quality daily, and provide feedback to employees and the supervisor.
Organize and review changeovers with appropriate staff to minimize downtime.
Address production issues, including scheduling, quality, and run time.
Lead or participate in Kaizen continuous improvement sessions, suggest process improvements to enhance quality and reduce costs, and participate in managing tier 1 and tier 2 processes.
Participate in Lean Management systems deployment and implement cost-reduction programs to efficiently use labor, materials, and equipment.
Serve as the primary plant management representative during off shifts.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong EHS culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.