Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Great Northern•Brooklyn Park, MN

About The Position

Under general supervision and following established procedures, the 3rd Shift Production Supervisor provides supervision and coordinates daily work activities for assigned Plant Operations employees. The position is responsible for carrying out job duties in accordance with the Company’s Mission/Values Statement and established standards for external and internal customers. The supervisor directs production work, supports safe and efficient operations, and leads employee development, coaching, and performance management. The role also coordinates with other supervisors and participates in planning, training, special projects, and Great Northern’s World Class Manufacturing efforts. This is a safety-sensitive position at a tobacco-free campus.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
A minimum of 2–3 years of supervisory experience.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with customers and convey a positive, professional service and support image to employees at all levels.
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, particularly oral communication.
Ability to lead and develop employees and delegate responsibility appropriately.
Ability to read English and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedures, manuals, and order specifications.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and employees.
Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and calculate rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to troubleshoot, define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to use Microsoft Office software, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Ability to interpret varied technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with abstract and concrete variables.
Approachable and supportive when working with others.
Expected to take pride in work, be punctual, work safely and effectively with others, remain optimistic, take ownership of responsibilities, and seek continuous improvement opportunities.

Nice To Haves

College degree.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day work direction, communicate production specifications and job orders, and assign duties to direct reports.
Inspect products for conformance to specifications and direct machine setup and adjustments.
Study workflow, work orders, machine capacity, and production schedules; estimate worker-hour requirements for assigned jobs.
Communicate company policies and enforce safety policies and OSHA requirements.
Provide technical oversight, assistance, insight, and troubleshooting to Machine Operators and Leads.
Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, product quality, working conditions, and equipment use.
Analyze work problems and resolve them or assist direct reports in resolving them.
Conduct timely performance evaluations and recommend compensation adjustments in accordance with Company policy.
Participate in hiring, training, and staff development to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
Build and maintain a team atmosphere and conduct staff meetings as required.
Initiate performance management or corrective action and suggest plans to motivate direct reports toward plant operations goals.
Maintain time and production records; estimate, requisition, and inspect materials and equipment.
Coordinate department activities with other supervisors.
Coach and develop employees; train new employees and arrange cross-training for existing employees.
Perform other job-related tasks assigned by a management representative.
Develop policies and procedures to achieve Great Northern objectives.
Attend production and fulfillment planning meetings, special project meetings, Company functions, and authorized training programs and seminars.
Stay current on policy, procedure, and product information and ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
Assist and provide leadership for Great Northern’s World Class Manufacturing efforts.