Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

TriMas•Huntsville, AL

48d•Onsite

About The Position

Manages all hourly third shift Productionemployees. Responsible for the overalldirection, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities inaccordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing,hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work;appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressingcomplaints and resolving problems. Coordinates the manufacturing schedule andproduction activities for the 3rd shift production. Service toachieve budgeted productivity, shipping and fill rate goals, by performing thefollowing duties:

Requirements

Bachelor's degree(B.A.) from four-year college or university; or 3 to 5 years related experienceand/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Background inmanufacturing technology and line operating experience.
Practical workexperience in supervision, quality and product reliability.
Must haveinterpersonal skills necessary to foster cooperation and to effectivelycommunicate with others.
This positionrequires the mental ability to read and comprehend policies, procedures,instructions, etc., to write reports, to use logic and data to solve problems,to assess needs, to communicate effectively, and varying degrees ofindependence, judgment, and discretion.
This position requires the physicalability to be mobile in an office and industrial environment, to finger andgrasp materials, to speak effectively, and to listen with intent.

Responsibilities

Reviews general status of production schedules to ensure that schedules are being met, and if necessary, assigns or adjusts schedules and/or personnel to balance and expedite work through production areas.
Assures that the desired product quality levels are achieved through proper operator training with operation and inspection techniques, use of tools and overall job responsibilities.
Recommends methods and procedures to control and improve product quality.
Will make recommendations related to quality, efficiency, machine utilization, scrap, budget status, etc.
Takes corrective action when necessary to improve the overall performance of his/her production area(s).
Coordinates with Materials Manager and Customer Service to set priorities for specific customer orders.
Revises schedule according to work order specifications, established priorities, and availability or capability of workers, parts, material, machines, and equipment.
Reviews and analyzes production and operational reports and statistics to evaluate conformity with product standards, utilization of human resources, materials and equipment.
Confers with department supervisors to determine progress of work and to provide information on changes in processing methods received from methods or engineering departments.
Compiles reports concerning progress of work and downtime due to failures of machines and equipment to apprise production planning personnel of production delays.
Maintains inventory of materials and parts needed to complete production.
Expedites production of spare parts and establishes delivery dates for spare parts orders.
Monitors and maintains attendance records.
Confers with appropriate personnel on problems or situations that develop regarding quality, efficiency, machine utilization, order scheduling, safety, housekeeping, manpower, etc.
Recommends the selection and termination of personnel in their assigned area.
Will coordinate production activities with other functional areas to assure that the needs and problems of manufacturing are communicated and addressed.
Consistently administers company policies and practices regarding attendance, performance, etc.
Communicates with employees on a regular basis.
Will be expected to participate in activities such as training and safety programs in order to enhance the overall effectiveness of the work area(s) involved.