Production Supervisor - Machine Room & Inventory - 1st Shift

QuanexHaven Township, MN
$75,000 - $90,000Onsite

About The Position

Quanex is looking for a Production Supervisor – 1st Shift to join our team located onsite in St. Cloud, MN. This role is for a leader who loves solving problems, building great teams, and making things run better every day. The Production Supervisor will lead a talented production team, ensure quality products are delivered on time, and champion a culture of continuous improvement. Responsibilities include coaching employees, developing future leaders, and driving Lean manufacturing and safety initiatives, making a visible impact from day one.

Requirements

  • 5 -7 years of manufacturing experience
  • at least 3 years of supervisory experience
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • attention to detail
  • results oriented
  • Knowledgeable in Lean Manufacturing, Inventory, Continuous Improvement, and ERP systems.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

  • Investigate all accidents, injuries, and implement measures to prevent recurrence.
  • Interview candidates and assist with new hire training.
  • Complete performance evaluations annually.
  • Manage conflict, create consistency within your department, and provide direction to your work centers daily.
  • Communicate and cooperate with other leadership regarding production, material flow, maintenance, etc.
  • Monitor priority dispatch and customer service requirements.
  • Identify, analyze, and act to correct bottlenecks, product defect rates, safety hazards, and maintenance problems.
  • Counsel, motivate, and instruct departmental personnel in machine operations and concerns through daily interaction.
  • Proactively present ideas and information concisely and clearly in both oral and written form.
  • Work effectively with peers and all levels of management to achieve divisional objectives and promote teamwork.
  • Establish base data for department budgets, forecast, manage assets, and control expenses per budgetary guidelines.
  • Maintain documentation to support all department activities.
  • Operate various types of production equipment.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental & vision start the 1st of the month after hire
  • Medical coverage featuring wellness incentives that may significantly reduce employee premiums
  • PTO, ESST, paid holidays & paid training — starts right away
  • 401(k) with company match & vesting
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Life insurance provided
  • Tuition assistance
  • Wellness resources & onsite physical therapist
  • Safety-toe shoes at no cost
  • Free fountain drinks and coffee during shifts
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