Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Great Northern•Brooklyn Park, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision and following established procedures, the 2nd Shift Production Supervisor provides supervision and coordinates the daily work activities of assigned Plant Operations employees. The supervisor is responsible for ensuring work is performed in accordance with the Company’s Mission and Values and established standards for internal and external customers. This is an onsite position, Monday through Friday, with an annual salary range of $70,000 to $95,000 depending on experience. It is a safety-sensitive position at a tobacco-free campus. The successful candidate is expected to take pride in their work, be punctual, work safely and effectively with others, take ownership of responsibilities, and seek continuous improvement opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
A minimum of 2–3 years of supervisory experience.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with customers and convey a positive, professional image of service and support to employees at all levels.
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, particularly oral communication.
Ability to lead and develop employees and delegate responsibility when appropriate.
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 using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and compute 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 technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with abstract and concrete variables.
Approachable and supportive when working with others.
Expected to be punctual, work safely and effectively with others, take ownership of responsibilities, and look for continuous improvement opportunities.

Nice To Haves

College degree.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day work direction to direct reports, communicate production specifications and job orders, and assign duties.
Inspect products for conformance to specifications and direct machine setup and adjustments.
Manage workflow, work orders, machine capacity, and production schedules; estimate worker hours required to complete assignments.
Communicate company policies and enforce safety policies, including compliance with OSHA rules and regulations.
Provide technical assistance, oversight, troubleshooting, and support 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 to increase efficiency.
Analyze and resolve work problems or assist direct reports in resolving them.
Conduct periodic performance evaluations and recommend compensation adjustments in accordance with Company policy.
Participate in hiring, training, and staff development to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
Establish and maintain a team atmosphere and conduct staff meetings as required.
Initiate performance management and corrective action, and recommend plans to motivate direct reports to meet plant operations goals.
Maintain time and production records.
Estimate, requisition, and inspect materials and equipment.
Coordinate departmental activities with other Supervisors.
Coach and develop employees; train or arrange training for new employees and cross-training for current 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.
Remain current on policy, procedure, and product changes and ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
Assist and provide leadership for Great Northern’s World Class Manufacturing efforts.