Production Supervisor - Swing

Simpson Strong-Tie•Stockton, CA

4d•$71,900 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees. Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures. As a Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for the development and execution of your department’s plans in order to achieve overall business objectives. You will have overall responsibility of production employees within the department, ensuring that we manufacture high quality products, within a safe working environment, and meeting output expectations of customer needs and profitability targets. We have two positions open for this position, one in the Shearbrace department and one in the Finishing department.

Requirements

5 years Manufacturing experience and/or training Required.
3 years managing others Required.
2 years of demonstrated application of supply chain knowledge to management of department Required.
Experience in quantitative analysis by using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of solution options to problems Required.
The ability to monitor/assess your own performance and others’ to make improvements or take corrective action.
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
The ability to effectively use Word, Excel, and Outlook to carry out work (intermediate level).
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
The ability to conduct tests and inspections of processes to evaluate quality or performance.
1 year experience of application of financial impacts to Profit & Loss in the management of the department Required.

Nice To Haves

College degree or technical school certificate in business Preferred.
Experience managing within a union environment Preferred.
2 years demonstrated application of Lean manufacturing concepts to management of department Preferred.
3 years effectively mentoring and developing a team Preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the organization of work within the department by attending daily performance meetings, analyzing of daily department results, collaborating with other departments to resolve issues, correspond with internal and external customers as needed, manage scheduling of personnel to meet demand. Activities are focused on mid to longer term planning needs to the success of the department.
Manage staffing and development of employees within the department by participating in interviewing & hiring activities, training, and coaching of employees.
Manage employee performance by leading and motivating employees using effective performance management techniques, including establishing expectations and goals, providing recognition and feedback, and addressing performance problems.
Improve the flow of work through the department, and gain mid to long term efficiencies by providing guidance and direction the team in continuous improvement efforts.
Maintain employee relations by ensuring that employee timecards are managed and accurate, resolving issues in a timely matter and consistent with company policies and Collective Bargaining Agreement.