Production Supervisor

Alkegen•Buffalo, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor has the responsibility to lead, coordinate, and improve the performance of the production workforce in a supervisory capacity to achieve manufacturing goals outlined by production schedules and departmental objectives. The Advisor is responsible for maintaining a safe and clean work environment, achieving quality standards, promoting the team concept approach to managing, accurate reporting of daily production accomplishments and problems, and consistent application of company/plant policies and procedures. Reports directly to the Operations Manager. Supervises a team of union Plant Operators. Interfaces with all other plant management functions in the normal conduct of duties.

Requirements

High school degree required
3 - 5 Years' Supervisory Experience in manufacturing directly managing front-line staff, union environments preferred
Ability to work 12 hour, rotating Shifts
Strong communication skills, ability to speak to all levels within an organization
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite, production planning and reporting software, etc.
Progressive Leadership and Change Management Skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for the proactive safety of their crew and all other personnel working on site during their shift.
Assists, coaches, and develops front-line employees.
Manage employee performance, attendance, and behavior to company expectations.
Manage corrective action, coaching, and proactive employee communication to drive positive employee relations with both Union and non-Union staff.
Direct the production workforce for a given shift in the manufacture of ceramic fiber products toward specified schedules, productivity, and quality objectives.
Report production, material, and manpower usage, equipment, and process problems accurately and on a daily basis.
Maintain product integrity by ensuring compliance with established manufacturing and/or quality specifications through continuous process control techniques.
Promote the teamwork approach among shift personnel and between functions.
Maximize employee involvement in decision-making.
Maintain and assign daily tasks for the union work force to avoid repetitive physical activity and maintain job assignment equality.
Train production team members to perform job requirements in a safe and effective manner.
Recommend improvements and/or modifications to equipment and processes to increase productivity, minimize downtime, and increase efficiency.
Share information at regular meetings, discuss problems and opportunities.
Perform periodic evaluations of team performance to achieve or exceed plan.
Assist other branches in product testing and development and process improvement implementation.
Act as a member of the Advisor Team in addressing and solving first-line management problems and issues.
Monitor personnel and equipment for unsafe conditions and actions.
Act in accordance with all health, environmental, and safety standards.
Facilitate monthly safety meetings, follow up on employee suggestions, and address action items in a timely manner.
Prepare and secure the Tonawanda facility for weekly shutdowns.
Open and prepare the facility for production and occupation of the production work force.