Night Shift Production Supervisor

Great Dane LLC•Jonesboro, AR

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor directs and manages trailer production activities in an assigned area, such as the Axle Department, Combo Start Line, or Sidewall line. The supervisor is responsible for meeting the production schedule and ensuring trailers are produced in accordance with the Engineering drawings provided in the drawing package. The role leads employees and coordinates with other departments to maintain production, quality, and safety requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Team Leader experience.
Graduate of Team Leader Academy or a college degree.
Ability to use Microsoft Office products.
Knowledge and/or skill in all assigned processes, including production techniques and procedures, safety rules and regulations, inspection criteria and methods, and plant-wide initiatives.
Ability to effectively instruct, direct, supervise, and lead individuals and teams.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and other customer specifications.
Ability to operate a computer and use basic database, spreadsheet, word-processing, and email programs.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
Aptitude to learn and retain new information.
Ability to organize and manage tasks effectively.
Self-directed approach and initiative.
Ability to speak, read, and write effectively in English.
Ability to stand and move about on concrete for 8–12 hours a day and perform the physical activities described in the posting, including occasional heavy lifting of 50 pounds and maneuvering parts or assemblies up to 50 pounds.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with the stated work-environment requirements.

Responsibilities

Ensure individual and employee compliance with all safety rules and requirements.
Manage and direct employee activities so production, quality, and safety requirements are consistently met.
Define weekly staffing plans based on production volume and prepare the line for a successful start of the next shift.
Manage team-created rework, defects, and scrap, and implement preventative measures.
Implement and follow up on Lean Manufacturing activities, perform safety observations, define and review standard work with the ME department, update team training matrices, and maintain area cleanliness and organization using 5S principles.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, training, planning and assigning work, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, resolving grievances, addressing complaints, and solving problems.
Attend weekly safety meetings, communicate topics to employees, ensure safety guidelines are followed, and discipline employees when necessary.
Attend weekly review meetings to compare Sales Order information and Bills of Materials, identify discrepancies, and obtain resolution before production begins on a job.
Coordinate with other Supervisors and the Superintendent to resolve issues that could prevent the production schedule from being met.
Work with Engineering to resolve build-process issues that could create product quality, safety, or performance concerns.
Communicate with the Production Manager and ME/Maintenance Manager to address tooling, quality, and safety concerns while maintaining the production schedule.
Manage direct reports’ timecards, including punches, approvals, and vacation submissions and approvals.
Perform other duties as assigned.