Production Supervisor - Lowell, AR

SUPPLYONE INC.•Kent, WA

1d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Directs and manages production flow. This position involves the organization and directing of production personnel and processes. Assures Production Efficiencies, Quality, and Coworker Safety objectives are attained. This position must interact with other departments to resolve issues and develop solutions for problems that may affect production-related activities. Must be willing to work any shift, 8-10-hour workdays, and possible overtime as required to meet customer requirements. Reports to and receives daily work assignments from Production Manager. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Production Supervisor can directly lead 3 – 30 coworkers at any time. Expectations include carrying out any responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. A Production Supervisor is a working member of the production team when required for customer or company need. Additional responsibilities may also include indirectly or directly assisting with forklift driving, material handling, interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining coworkers; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Monitor the production work centers and equipment to ensure that each work center and piece of equipment is performing in accordance with established goals. Evaluate actual versus planned performance of production results daily. Modify production requirements and resources as needed to meet production goals. Responsible for providing supervision to coworkers. Provides direction and coaching to help coworkers reach their maximum potential. Interacts with all production coworkers daily to ensure processes are being followed and that the work environment reflects positively on overall company morale. Work with the Production Manager and Production Support to schedule and meet daily, weekly, and monthly production plan. Assist Production Manager with facilitating training of production coworkers. Ensures each coworker or temporary associate has proper training before working in production area. Insures that GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Safety protocol are enforced in the plant. Responsible for Continuous Improvement in production efficiencies and processes. Using a Lean Manufacturing Program, recommends, and implements measures to improve production processes, equipment performance, and the quality of the product. Suggests changes to working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of production lines, department, and teams. Facilitates team and work center meetings to address issues and develop resolutions. Using Microsoft Office software, responsible for tracking and charting each line’s production to goal on a weekly basis. Uses information to recommend and implement measures to improve production methods and equipment performance. Posts measurements verses goals at work centers and equipment. Responsible for identifying major downtime factors causing issues for production. Reports out daily issues and resolutions. Production focal for any incident or accident issues in production. Will conduct thorough investigation, determine corrective action, and conduct training for all production coworkers. Also, participates in and supports all safety program elements. This includes safety training, inspections, incident investigation, incentive programs, and any other related activities. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. This description serves as an outline of main duties and responsibilities for this position.

Requirements

assess own strength and weaknesses
Pursues training and development opportunities
Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills
Shares expertise with others.
identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
Gathers and analyzes information skillfully
Develops alternative solutions
Works well in group problem solving situations
Uses reason even when dealing with emotional issues
displays willingness to make decisions
Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
Supports and explains reasoning for decisions
Includes appropriate people in decision making process
Makes timely decisions
speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
Listens and gets clarification and responds well to questions
Can communicate and comprehend the English language
balance team and individual responsibilities
Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views
Gives and welcomes feedback
Contributes to building a positive team spirit
Puts success of team above self interests
Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed
demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
Applies feedback to improve performance
Monitors own work to ensure quality
Escalates properly when a quality issue arises
Meets The Box Maker’s Plant Attendance Policy
Is consistently at work and on time
follows instructions, keeps commitments, and takes responsibility for own actions
Completes tasks as required to support company needs
Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
Observes safety and security procedures
determines appropriate action beyond guidelines
Reports potentially unsafe conditions
Uses materials and equipment safely
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
Using the English language, demonstrate the ability to read and comprehend simple work instructions, documented training instructions and safety protocol.
Demonstrate adequate penmanship skills: write clearly and understandably.
Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate one on one or in team situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Demonstrate ability to operate a calculator or 10 Key.
Possess the ability to determine course of action required when presented with a new issue or course of action required when a repetitive problem occurs.
regularly required to stand, bend, or squat
required to walk, climb, or balance themselves
talk and hear
use their fingers, hands, and arms to move product, raw materials or operate equipment
frequently lift and stack product up to 40 lbs. and infrequently lift materials or pallets up to 50 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required for this position include: distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Directly lead 3 – 30 coworkers at any time.
Carry out any responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.
Working member of the production team when required for customer or company need.
Indirectly or directly assisting with forklift driving, material handling, interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining coworkers; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Monitor the production work centers and equipment to ensure that each work center and piece of equipment is performing in accordance with established goals.
Evaluate actual versus planned performance of production results daily.
Modify production requirements and resources as needed to meet production goals.
Responsible for providing supervision to coworkers.
Provides direction and coaching to help coworkers reach their maximum potential.
Interacts with all production coworkers daily to ensure processes are being followed and that the work environment reflects positively on overall company morale.
Work with the Production Manager and Production Support to schedule and meet daily, weekly, and monthly production plan.
Assist Production Manager with facilitating training of production coworkers.
Ensures each coworker or temporary associate has proper training before working in production area.
Insures that GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Safety protocol are enforced in the plant.
Responsible for Continuous Improvement in production efficiencies and processes.
Using a Lean Manufacturing Program, recommends, and implements measures to improve production processes, equipment performance, and the quality of the product.
Suggests changes to working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of production lines, department, and teams.
Facilitates team and work center meetings to address issues and develop resolutions.
Using Microsoft Office software, responsible for tracking and charting each line’s production to goal on a weekly basis.
Uses information to recommend and implement measures to improve production methods and equipment performance.
Posts measurements verses goals at work centers and equipment.
Responsible for identifying major downtime factors causing issues for production.
Reports out daily issues and resolutions.
Production focal for any incident or accident issues in production.
Will conduct thorough investigation, determine corrective action, and conduct training for all production coworkers.
Participates in and supports all safety program elements. This includes safety training, inspections, incident investigation, incentive programs, and any other related activities.

Benefits

Bonus based on company performance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Paid time off (including vacation, company holidays, and parental leave)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Other benefits such as life insurance, disability coverage, and wellness programs

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