Supervisor - 2nd Shift - Morehead Mill

Independent Stave Company•Morehead, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We seek motivated candidates to fill a night shift Production Supervisor position at our Morehead Mill. A typical day for a Production Supervisor includes overseeing a manufacturing production line that produces or assembles components for white oak barrels. The supervisor is responsible for creating daily work schedules, following standard manufacturing procedures, and monitoring operations to ensure that they meet product specifications and production targets. They are responsible for resolving production issues and addressing workers' questions about processes, methods, or equipment. Additionally, the supervisor provides training on new processes or equipment and is involved in onboarding new employees. They oversee quality testing on finished assemblies to confirm adherence to tolerances and product specifications. Furthermore, they review daily assembly production records to identify trends or potential performance issues. Compensation consists of: Base pay, profit sharing, quarterly KPI's and bi-annual KPIS. Night Shift: 6:30 p.m - 5:00 a.m. Mon-Thur. OT on some Fridays . (Training will take several months and will take place on the day shift before transferring to complete training on nights.)

Requirements

Strong critical thinking skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience in production or manufacturing operations; knowledge of process optimization is a plus
Familiarity with safety policies and procedures
Ability to manage performance and understand KPI metrics
Experience in supervision, staffing, and scheduling
Capability to coach, mentor, and inspire team members and co-workers
Self-motivated and goal-driven with strong leadership abilities

Nice To Haves

knowledge of process optimization is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and manage plant or shift production workers.
Direct and coordinate departmental or shift production activities, ensuring adequate staff are scheduled to operate the line.
Supervise adherence to all plant safety rules and regulations and provide safety orientation and training for employees.
Enforce compliance with safety standards.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
Oversee employee development and conduct annual performance reviews.
Document incidents, disciplinary actions, and accident/injury reports when necessary.
Assist in the development of job procedures.
Inspect materials and collaborate with the Quality Team to address quality defects.
Assist in training new team members by developing a training plan for all production positions and ensuring that employees are properly trained in their assigned areas.