2Nd Shift Production Supervisor

Smith & Loveless•Lenexa, KS

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Smith & Loveless is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to partner with our experienced production team in this environmentally focused industry. A 2nd Shift Production Supervisor at Smith and Loveless is responsible for supervising and coordinating second-shift production to ensure high-quality, efficient manufacturing. Shift hours are 4:00 pm to 12:30 am.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
5 years in a supervisory capacity in a manufacturing/production operation.
Must be able to effectively supervise hourly union employees.
Ability to establish priorities, delegate duties, and read and understand blueprints.
Must have a mechanical aptitude, knowledge of Windows based PC, basic math skills including geometry and conflict resolution skills.
Foreman/Production Supervisors are expected to show up an hour before the shift to prepare.
Overtime may be required as necessary.
Required to sit, stand and walk.
Use hands to finger, hand or feel objects, tools or controls.
Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
Reach with hands and arms.
Required to talk and hear consistently.
Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or drag up to twenty-five (25) pounds if necessary.
Specific vision abilities required by the role include the ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye.
Ability to ascend and descend two (2) flights of stairs and climb up/down ladders.
Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends as necessary.
Requires standing 85% of the day with frequent walking to all areas in the factory.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise the operations of 2nd Shift employees in paint, blast, weld, and fabrication.
Delegate duties and provide follow-up and assistance for effective control.
Ensure efficient and timely processes of the Company product to meet the production schedules.
Ensure adherence to specifications/standards by properly directing and supervising work in progress.
Coordinate with Engineering and other internal departments to ensure proper interpretation of plans and specifications to provide proper fabrication functions and to troubleshoot problems as they occur.
Responsible for the proper administration of the Union Contract to ensure equitable and harmonious union management relations and handle step 1 grievances as needed.
Ensure safe work area and adherence to safe work practices by initiating corrective preventative measures.
Inspect all finished work to ensure they meet specifications before closing the job out.
Develop efficient production methods and suggest new or improved equipment to lower cost and enhance product operating efficiency.
Other duties as assigned by Plant Superintendent.
Keep work area neat and clean.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan with automatic enrollment + employee-directed investment options
Discretionary 401(k) Match based on performance (100% vested after 3 years)
Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus
100% Employer-Paid Benefits including life insurance & disability coverage
Paid Time Off - 10 Paid Holidays; 2 weeks' Vacation (3 weeks after 5 years); 6 Paid Sick/Personal Days annually
Medical Plans (PPO & High-Deductible options)
Dental Insurance with preventative care covered at 100%
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Group Life & AD&D Insurance (company-paid)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA) (for HDHP participants)
Voluntary Life & AD&D Coverage for employees and dependents