Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Phoenix Stamping Group•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is ultimately responsible for day-to-day departmental operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role leads machinery setup and changeovers, supports production and quality, maintains production records and ERP information, and coordinates departmental scheduling and staffing. The supervisor also develops and evaluates employees, champions safety and Lean Manufacturing, and drives process and product improvements while ensuring operations comply with quality, health and safety, legal, environmental, and company requirements. The position reports to the Plant Manager and works the second shift, 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, with willingness to work Saturday overtime required.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent professional experience.
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
Previous experience with standard shop tools and measuring instruments, such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges, is required.
Mechanical aptitude and previous experience troubleshooting machinery are required.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
Ability to use material handling equipment, including forklifts.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel, is required.
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Must be willing to work Saturday overtime.

Nice To Haves

Three years of supervisory experience preferred.
Experience in metal stamping, fabrication, or fastener manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead machinery setup and changeover activity.
Support and monitor production activity to ensure operators follow standard work instructions and meet quality specifications.
Audit compliance with standard work instructions and process control plans to ensure production of good parts.
Maintain and audit production information in the company's ERP system.
Maintain production-related documents and logs to ensure their availability and accuracy.
Monitor production activity to align with customer demand and corporate inventory goals.
Lead department scheduling efforts.
Review unplanned scrap with employees, identify root causes, and implement effective countermeasures.
Oversee the professional development and periodic evaluation of direct reports.
Identify employee development opportunities and work with appropriate corporate personnel to construct and implement comprehensive, regularly reinforced training programs.
Periodically evaluate staffing levels to ensure human resources are adequate and properly positioned for current and future production requirements.
Champion the area's safety program and coordinate statutory training and compliance.
Promote Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques in manufacturing and administrative processes.
Assist in developing and implementing visual factory tools and monitor their effectiveness.
Solicit employee suggestions and use employee experience to develop and implement product and process improvements.
Ensure activities integrate with organizational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies, and general duty of care.
Ensure operational activities and management of equipment and materials are consistent with good stewardship.
Perform responsibilities according to lawful and ethical standards established by company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.