Production Supervisor - Second Shift

FOLLETT PRODUCTS LLC•Easton, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Follett Products, LLC, a leader in designing and manufacturing high-quality ice storage bins, ice machines, and medical-grade refrigerators, is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Second Shift. This role involves overseeing all aspects of the manufacturing function, including communicating job expectations, planning and monitoring work, appraising job results, coaching, counseling, and enforcing policies. The supervisor will be responsible for meeting production schedules, implementing quality and continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring a safe and efficient work environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or the Sciences/Engineering or relevant manufacturing/production experience preferred.
5+ years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
3+ years of supervisory experience.
Proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience in a union environment.
Experience with electro/mechanical product assembly.
Refrigeration experience.
Demonstrated participation in lean manufacturing, 6Sigma, and/or continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Supervises the activities of production personnel engaged in all aspects of the manufacturing function.
Communicates job expectations, plans and monitors work, appraises job results, coaches and counsels employees, and enforces policies and procedures.
Meets production schedules by establishing priorities, allocating staff, and revising schedules as necessary.
Identifies and implements quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
Performs all supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures, collective bargaining agreement, and applicable employment laws.
Implements appropriate discipline per the collective bargaining agreement and company guidelines, and recommends termination of employment when necessary.
Responds to work-related issues and emergencies in a timely manner, regardless of the time of day.
Orients and trains employees.
Maintains workflow by reassigning work, facilitating corrective actions and employee transfers, and fostering a spirit of cooperation between departments.
Completes production schedules by assigning employees, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, recommending revisions to the schedule, resolving problems, and reporting results.
Maintains and approves all work records utilizing the automated time & attendance system for attendance and payroll applications.
Maintains a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing employees on the use of PPE, tools, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
Maintains working relationship with the union by following the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
Maintains quality service by enforcing organization standards.
Ensures operation of equipment and tools by calling for repairs, evaluating new equipment and techniques, and requisitioning new tools and equipment.
Provides manufacturing information by compiling production performance records and data; answering questions and responding to requests.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, seminars, etc., participating in professional societies, and reviewing professional publications.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Is familiar with and follows procedures and policies relevant to job functions and Follett Products.