Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Phoenix Stamping Group•Atlanta, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for day-to-day departmental operations at Plant 02 in Atlanta, Georgia. The role leads and monitors manufacturing activity to ensure production meets standard work instructions, quality specifications, customer demand, and inventory goals. The supervisor coordinates department scheduling, maintains production records and ERP information, supports employee development, and promotes safety, quality, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement. The position reports to the Plant Manager. The schedule is a four-day, 10-hour arrangement, Monday through Thursday, with Friday overtime. Candidates must be willing to work Friday overtime. The position requires previous manufacturing experience, mechanical aptitude, experience troubleshooting machinery, and the ability to use shop tools, measuring instruments, and material-handling equipment. It also requires lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent professional experience.
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
Previous experience with standard shop tools and measuring instruments, such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges, is required.
Mechanical aptitude and previous experience troubleshooting machinery are required.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time.
Ability to use material-handling equipment, including forklifts.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel, is required.
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Must be willing to work Friday overtime.

Nice To Haves

Three years of supervisory experience preferred.
Experience in metal stamping, fabrication, or fastener manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead machine setup and changeover activity.
Support and monitor production to ensure operators follow standard work instructions and meet quality specifications.
Audit compliance with standard work instructions and process control plans to ensure production of good parts.
Maintain and audit production information in the company's ERP system.
Maintain production-related documents and logs to ensure their availability and accuracy.
Monitor production to ensure it aligns with customer demand and corporate inventory goals.
Lead department scheduling efforts.
Review unplanned scrap with employees, identify root causes, and implement effective countermeasures.
Oversee the professional development and periodic evaluation of direct reports.
Identify employee development opportunities and work with appropriate corporate personnel to develop and implement comprehensive, reinforced training programs.
Periodically evaluate staffing levels to ensure resources are adequate and appropriately positioned for current and future production requirements.
Champion the area's safety program and coordinate statutory training and compliance.
Promote Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques in manufacturing and administrative processes.
Assist in developing and implementing visual factory tools and monitor their effectiveness.
Solicit employee suggestions and use employee experience to develop and implement product and process improvements.
Ensure activities comply with organizational quality management, health and safety, legal, environmental, and duty-of-care requirements.
Ensure equipment and materials are managed in a manner consistent with good stewardship.
Perform responsibilities according to lawful and ethical standards established by company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.