Night Shift Production Supervisor

Great Dane • Jonesboro, AR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor directs and manages trailer production activities for an assigned area, such as the Axle Department, Combo Start Line, or Sidewall line. The supervisor ensures the area meets the production schedule and that trailers are built consistently with the Engineering drawings in the drawing package. The role leads employees and coordinates with other supervisors, the Superintendent, Engineering, Production Management, and Manufacturing Engineering/Maintenance to address production, quality, tooling, and safety concerns.

The supervisor manages staffing, shift readiness, rework and defects, Lean Manufacturing activities, standard work, team training records, and 5S housekeeping. The role also carries out employee-management responsibilities, including hiring-related interviews, training, work assignment, performance reviews, discipline, grievance resolution, and timecard and vacation administration. The position is based in a manufacturing plant environment with substantial standing and movement, required personal protective equipment, and exposure to common industrial hazards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Team Leader experience.
• Graduate of the Team Leader Academy or a college degree.
• Knowledge and/or skill in all assigned processes, including production techniques and procedures, safety rules and regulations, inspection criteria and methods, and plant-wide initiatives.
• Ability to effectively instruct, direct, supervise, and lead individuals and teams.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and other customer specifications.
• Ability to operate a computer and use basic database, spreadsheet, word-processing, and email programs, including Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job.
• Aptitude to learn and retain new information.
• Ability to organize and manage tasks effectively.
• Self-directed approach and initiative.
• Ability to speak, read, and write effectively in English.
• Ability to stand and move about on concrete for 8–12 hours a day and perform the listed physical activities, including bending, reaching, lifting, climbing, and pushing or pulling.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds on occasion and maneuver large parts and assemblies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Travel is not required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure individual and employee compliance with all safety rules and requirements.
• Manage and direct employee activities to consistently meet production, quality, and safety requirements.
• Define the weekly staffing plan based on production volume and prepare the line for a successful start of the next shift.
• Manage team-generated rework, defects, and scrap, and implement preventative measures.
• Implement and follow up on Lean Manufacturing activities.
• Perform safety observations.
• Define and review standard work with the Manufacturing Engineering department.
• Update team training matrices and maintain a clean, organized area using 5S principles.
• Carry out supervisory duties in accordance with company policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, training, planning and assigning work, directing employees, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, resolving grievances, and addressing complaints and problems.
• Attend weekly safety meetings, communicate the topics to employees, ensure employees follow safety guidelines, and discipline employees when necessary.
• Attend weekly review meetings to compare Sales Order information with the Bill of Materials, identify discrepancies, and obtain resolutions before jobs begin production.
• Coordinate with other Supervisors and the Superintendent to resolve issues that could prevent the production schedule from being met.
• Work with Engineering to resolve build-process issues that could affect product quality, safety, or performance.
• Communicate with the Production Manager and the Manufacturing Engineering/Maintenance Manager to address tooling, quality, and safety concerns while maintaining the production schedule.
• Manage direct reports’ timecards, including in/out punches, approvals, and vacation submissions and approvals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Dental, vision, and medical benefits with employer contributions
• Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and a 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation

What This Job Offers

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