Production Supervisor - Night Shift

Quaker Eldon•Eldon, MO

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Production Supervisor Position Overview The Production Supervisor will oversee production operations for multiple departments. The position guarantees that manufacturing remains a smooth and efficient process by supervising and coordinating activities of employees who are manufacturing Quaker products and materials. The Production Supervisor organizes workflows, coordinates production schedule and activities with support departments. The position also resolves production problems related to methods, tools, fixtures, materials and manpower. Division: Commercial Reports to : Production Manager Job Type : Full-Time FLSA: Exempt Shift: Night Shift, Monday through Thursday, 3:30pm to 2:00am

Requirements

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Proficient with Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, Outlook
Basic knowledge of Quaker's products including parts, vinyl profiles, and aluminum extrusions
Proficiency in Quaker's proprietary software
High school diploma or a passed General Education Development test required
3 Years Manufacturing experience required
Self-Motivated with a Results-Driven Approach
Reasoning: Analysis, Evaluation, Syntheses
Problem Solving
Communication Proficiency & Listening
Servant Leadership
Professionalism
Emotional Intelligence
Safety Focused
Quality Focused
regularly lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds
work shifts of at least 8-10 hours, and occasionally longer, for 5-6 days each week
stand for prolonged periods
It is an essential job function and safety rule, applicable to every employee working in a safety sensitive classified position, to be able to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree in a relevant field preferred
2 Years Supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Plan, prioritize, execute and monitor a production plan
Organize employees and department schedules, Know the backlog
Direct efforts of manufacturing staff, ensuring all work is coordinated, downtime is minimized, and products meet established quality standards
Provide leadership and direction to all employees.
Monitor & manage on-time-complete and drops per labor hour results for production, work with production leads on any improvements
Evaluate materials and units produced to maintain company quality standards
Understand the inventory process and supply needs for departments in their purview
Confer with other supervisors to coordinate activities between departments
Prepare and submit daily production reports on performance and progress to the Production Manager
Review, analyze and i dentify cost, quality, schedule and inventory variances. Develop and implement corrective actions for negative variances
Develop procedures and techniques to reduce process variation and manufacturing delays, while increasing productivity
Audit the production line and address efficiency/employee issues with the lead. Work to produce a solution while holding employees accountable
Confirm line machinery and tools are clean and function properly. Ensure all operators follow safety policies and protocols
Acquire an understanding of the purpose and reporting for Quaker's Open Book Management initiative. Train production leads and other employees on OBM.
Participate in interviewing, hiring, training, development, administration of corrective action and evaluation of staff
Manage and coach a team of employees. Address employee concerns and complaints in a professional manner. Treat all employees equally
Display and promote Quaker's core values
Verify production staff complete all mandatory training.
Communicate via email, p lan and develop staffing schedules assigning employees to specific duties
Complete basic time keeping skills
Coordinate daily production activities with other shift managers
Fill in as a backup in the Production Manager's absence.
Prompt and regular attendance at an assigned work location.
Interact and communicate with employees and customers in an appropriate manner.
Availability on site to confer with staff members with whom the employee must interact on a regular basis.
Oversee the completion of assigned tasks/projects in a timely manner.
Observe safety and security policies and procedures, including proper use of Personal Protective Equipment including but not limited to eye and toe protection; report potentially unsafe conditions; and use equipment and materials properly.
Follow job-specific safety requirements such as Safe Product Handling, Basic Tool Safety, Safe Lift and Hand Safety.