Production Supervisor, 3rd shift

Cabinetworks Group • Middlefield, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is located in Middlefield, Ohio, and provides leadership in an assigned department to achieve departmental and plant business objectives. The position coordinates department activities to maximize productivity and minimize costs while maintaining quality, safety, housekeeping, and employee morale. The supervisor manages performance measures within the Cabinetworks Group Operating System (COS), supports employees through coaching and development, and contributes to continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and achieve results through others.
• Successful experience in employee training and development, including training peers and subordinates.
• Experience measuring performance against goals and standards.
• Ability to balance and achieve positive results in safety, quality, productivity, cost, and employee relations.
• Quality orientation and attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage various and conflicting responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive partnerships and collaborate with cross-functional business teams.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• One to two years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with manufacturing software systems.
• Continuous improvement training, such as Six Sigma or Kaizen.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and a strong background in material flow and bottleneck removal principles.
• Exposure to systems controls such as ISO 140001.
• Green Belt Certification or comparable problem-solving certification.

Responsibilities

• Assign and coordinate work, assist with employee selection, review employee performance, resolve employee issues, and administer company policies in the assigned department.
• Manage departmental performance measures in the Cabinetworks Group Operating System (COS), including visual controls and required tools and reporting.
• Coordinate and direct department activities to maximize productivity and minimize cost while maintaining quality and promoting safety, plant housekeeping, and employee morale.
• Ensure job-related accidents and injuries are reported and documented, and take appropriate corrective action promptly.
• Recommend equipment upgrades, staffing adjustments, and process modifications.
• Inspect products to verify that standards and specifications are met.
• Provide technical and behavioral coaching and development to employees.
• Track absenteeism and timekeeping in Kronos.
• Participate in or lead continuous improvement projects to reduce material and labor costs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED