Production Supervisor- Night Shift- Patch & Polish

Nautique Boat Company Inc • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

The Production Supervisor reports to the department manager and manages assigned department staff. The role is responsible for safety, quality, production, production-related metrics, administrative tasks, and department improvements. The supervisor communicates production needs to employees and focuses on employee relationships and development. The role interacts with other production supervisors, managers, quality control, and product design and development.

The supervisor manages department operations to complete production schedules or work safely and on time, using people, equipment, and materials effectively. This includes coordinating team leaders when applicable, maintaining time and production records, and setting up employee assignments. The supervisor maintains quality and delivery standards, supervises employee performance and development, inspects work for conformance to specifications, and adjusts procedures and assignments to meet schedules and goals. The position also works to improve processes and department efficiency, coordinates with other areas, supports operational strategic plans, and complies with OSHA and safety procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and the ability to work closely with all members of the organization.
• Strong facilitation skills.
• Proven ability to lead and direct others effectively and delegate as needed.
• Ability to work as a team member toward overall company objectives.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee information, including performance, illness, investigations, and personal information.
• Excellent organization and project management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage competing tasks and demands and handle frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and initiative, establish priorities, meet deadlines, and make decisions within the area of responsibility with minimal direct supervision.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere and interact positively with customers, co-workers, and management.
• Ability to handle emergency situations calmly.
• Must be a licensed driver with a good driving record, subject to MVR.
• Able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can occasionally exceed the outside air temperature.
• Able to bend at the waist and knees and stand for extended periods.
• Able to lift 25 pounds when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the marine industry.
• Experience with development of composite parts.

Responsibilities

• Manage area operations to ensure safe and timely completion of production schedules or department work through effective use of people, equipment, and materials.
• Coordinate Team Leaders when applicable, maintain time and production records, and ensure employee assignments and work are set up.
• Maintain the team’s overall product or department-work quality and on-time delivery schedules.
• Interact with plant personnel and functions as needed, including quality control, industrial engineering, product development, and design.
• Supervise employee activities, including evaluation and discipline, performance management, training and development, resolving work problems, motivating employees, and communicating effectively with associates.
• Maintain safe working conditions, promote employee safety awareness, and enforce safety regulations.
• Inspect production or department work for conformance to specifications and direct adjustments as needed.
• Study work schedules and estimate employee hours required; establish or adjust procedures to meet schedules and goals.
• Pursue process improvement and department efficiency, including recommending improvements to production methods, equipment performance, work quality, working conditions, and equipment use.
• Coordinate activities with other supervisors or managers as needed.
• Participate with the Operation Team to support strategic plans and implement initiatives.
• Comply with OSHA and safety procedures.

What This Job Offers

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