Production Supervisor

Creative Business Innovations•East Liberty, OH

11d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for production operations while supporting quality and materials through achievement of SQCDM and ensuring company values and policies are maintained. The role leads production teams, develops Team Leaders and associates, supports safety and continuous improvement, and works toward plant and production performance goals. The supervisor also performs Production Associate duties as needed.

Requirements

Ability to supervise several tasks and projects simultaneously.
Strong organizational, priority and time management, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and judgment skills.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates.
Ability to communicate complex and confidential problems to plant Human Resources and seek guidance and direction.
Effective written communication skills, including composing and editing written materials, reports, and correspondence.
Ability to interpret safety rules, customer schedules, operations standards, and procedure manuals.
Ability to use data to drive decision-making.
Knowledge of computer systems and familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
Ability to build and sustain positive communication with customers, suppliers, company peers, and associates.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals across units of measure.
Hands-on working knowledge of each station or area on the assigned shift.
Safety apparel (PPE) and uniforms are mandatory.
Ability to continuously lift 30 to 75 pounds and occasionally carry items 30 to 50 feet.
Ability to perform tasks involving continuous reaching, kneeling, grasping, twisting, bending, leaning, and upper-body extension.
Ability to work assigned shifts and overtime, including production Saturdays, shutdown days, and holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree, or 5 to 8 years of related experience and training; an equivalent combination of education and experience is also acceptable.

Responsibilities

Support Health and Safety efforts to promote zero tolerance for unsafe acts and conditions.
Provide clear direction and establish accountability.
Supervise production operations and promote a team environment to achieve plant goals.
Develop Team Leaders and associates through training and guidance.
Maintain communication and continuity among production operations.
Use Lean principles to develop and implement countermeasures that improve production methods, equipment performance, and product and service quality.
Achieve daily OEE goals and meet or exceed QOS performance goals through efficient manpower utilization.
Maintain accurate and timely production records and daily attendance records using the current payroll vendor.
Provide scheduled performance reviews.
Provide Human Resources with written documentation for disciplinary action.
Lead, participate in, and support Continuous Improvement activities, including 5S, Kaizen, Quick Hits, Six Sigma, and related events.
Perform Production Associate job requirements as needed.
Supervise and support company policies, including applicable ISO 9001 2008/ISO 14000 and QOS requirements, the company Handbook, and Safety Manual.
Provide leadership and teaching to Team Leaders and associates in the assigned production area, and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.