Production Supervisor I

TekniPlex•Van Wert, OH

14h•Onsite

About The Position

TekniPlex is hiring a Production Supervisor for our Van Wert, OH facility. This is a day shift role from 4:45 am to 5:00 pm with a rotating 2/2/3 schedule. Direct and coordinate the line manufacturing operations of a department or shift to meet company standards as to SAFETY, quality, quantity, cost, schedules and profitability. Serves as primary conduit for fostering a work environment consistent with company philosophy and objectives.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated leadership
Servant leadership
Strong verbal/written communication skills as well as interpersonal and conflict resolution skills are critical in this position
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and legibly complete time cards and work orders.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and read blueprints and technical drawings, such as machine, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups situations to other employees of the organization.
Ability to effective present information and respond to questions form groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variable in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

Maintain a Safe Working Environment: Ensure safety requirements are met and ensure diverse, respectful workplace conditions are adhered to for an overall “safe workplace”
Employee Experience: Partner with HR and plant leadership team to attract, embrace, and empower people. Maintain a structure of skilled staffing level to accomplish department mission. Directly supervise, coach, and mentor, & develop production crew, driving & adhering to a “We Grow People” approach to training/growth/development
Accelerate Innovation: Understand business needs & goals and transform ideas into action. Lead team through changes & business growth. Encourage open dialogue and sharing of ideas- recognize & reward teams for innovative ideas. Drive a culture of trust, inclusiveness, and celebration of shared ideas for product and/or process improvements
Win as a Team: Collaborates with team members in all departments and across all levels of the plant team to develop and install methods, improvements, and cost saving ideas
Drive Customer Satisfaction: Works closely with the Plant Manager & Production Manager to drive plant standards, procedures and program plans for achieving and maintaining the required level of product quality
Plans and coordinates work, trains and motivates, monitors and evaluates performance of forming employees; ensures their ability to SAFELY operate equipment to produce product; Counsels, records, and disciplines as necessary.
Develops & mentors shift LEAD to effectively oversee the daily routines of their assigned crew
Responsible for 40+ employees on shift
Be alert to existing and potential production problems and take necessary corrective action
Maintain shift reports/records; ensure that necessary operating supplies/materials are on hand
Maintain a personnel structure and staffing level to accomplish the manufacturing mission in a SAFE, effective and efficient manner
Interview and recommend applicants for hire as forming employees
Collaboration with other employees at all levels to develop and install methods, improvements and cost saving ideas
Maintains thorough knowledge of all processes and equipment
Ensures that established company Safety Philosophy, policies, rules, regulations and procedures are followed
Responsible for all processes, equipment, employees’ safety, and housekeeping of the area and meeting productions quality and quantity standards on the shift; ensuring compliance with SQF/HACCP policies
Off-shift Production Supervisors will coordinate the activities of support department personnel assigned to the same shift
Responsible for budgets and business planning for department and responsible for establishing and meeting department goals and objectives