Prime Line - Production Supervisor

Leggett & Platt•Tracy, CA

3d•$27 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the supervision and organization of the Branch 6014 Prime Department. This includes planning, organizing, motivating, and ensuring that subordinates perform their duties based on individual job descriptions/work instructions, production standards, and the Quality Manual. The role is also responsible for On-the-Job Training (OJT) of subordinates, ensuring order correctness and safe loading of trailers for shipment, and maintaining the safety, organization, cleanliness, and order of the department area(s).

Requirements

Must be able to distinguish between density and colors of product according to specifications.
Must have good attendance.
Be able to work well under pressure.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and flex schedule as needed.
Proven Leadership and Management skills; self-motivated and able to motivate others to promote teamwork.
Strong Math (count) and English skills (written and verbal).
Strong computer skills including knowledge of Excel spreadsheets, MS Word and Outlook.
Be able to follow both written and verbal work instruction.
Have good communication skills and be able to work with people within and from different departments in an office and manufacturing environment.
Be detail oriented and well organized.
Be able to change tasks, prioritize, and re-prioritize frequently and able to follow-up on work tasks as needed in a timely manner.
Be able to bend, twist, push, pull, and lift (Up to 50lbs; anything heavier than that should be a two-person lift).
Be able to climb stairs and ladders.
Wear proper Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) when applicable.
Must have knowledge, experience, and successfully performed in each position/task along with understanding of the use of Forms and Controlled Documents for each position being covered within the department.
Must be able to work in an uncontrolled temperature environment.
Forklift Operation required; must obtain and carry a valid certification and adhere to required regulations and training requirements.

Nice To Haves

Terminations must be approved by the Branch Manager & Human Resources Committee unless it is a mutual separation, or the employee exceeds the limit of attendance points.

Responsibilities

Adjusting the production line as needed to eliminate problems identified in quality checks.
Ensuring that product quality is maintained throughout the process and being monitored through the Quality Monitor position.
Meeting production goals.
Communicating and maintaining the current production hours and break schedules.
Ensuring sufficient material is available for all production runs (correct film for current production run, chemical in tanks etc.).
Immediately notifying the Production Manager Trainee, the Assistant Branch Manager and Maintenance in the event of a major breakdown.
Continually determining opportunities for improvements within the production process.
Ensuring and understanding production standards are used at all times; knowing which characteristics to look for.
Being familiar with and understanding the work involved with various positions within the department and being able to perform as needed with guidance from JD, WI, Control Plans, OJT, JHAs for each titled position being performed.
Ensuring that personnel adhere to the tasks listed in the job descriptions/work instructions for each job title.
Communicating any incidents, property damage, safety issues and/or maintenance issues right away to the Production Manager Trainee and Safety Manager.
Responsible for the care and cleaning of the assigned machinery and workstation area.
Using the chain of command concept with subordinates for clear and effective management.
Adhering, enforcing, and complying with all Leggett & Platt Policies.
Ensuring subordinates clearly understand what is expected.
Participating in the Disciplinary Committee if necessary.
Adhering and enforcing company rules and regulations.
Adhering and enforcing safety policies.
Adhering and enforcing of the ISO-9001 Quality Manual.
Initiating, processing, and delivering Corrective/Preventive Action of any non-conformances found related to product, process, and the Quality System itself until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
Performing other job functions as assigned and directed by Management.
Continuous review of staff.
Employee Performance Reviews.
Monitoring employee performance and counseling as needed; providing positive feedback when necessary.
Exemplifying a cooperative attitude in order to work effectively with others, including treating staff with respect.
Encouraging employee involvement as to solving problems as a team effort at their level.
Responsible for all training needed in the Prime department.
Continually identifying and cross-training individuals with potential for advancement.
Ensuring all subordinates have the knowledge and skills to do their job according to the work instructions and job descriptions.
Ensuring proper and adequate notification is given to subordinates for training schedules.
Reviewing Controlled documents as needed.
Ensuring that all reporting/inspections/shift reports are completed accurately and on time.
Verifying timesheets every Monday and turning them into the payroll department before 11 am.
Completing any additional reports required by Branch Manager, Division, or Corporate.