Senior Weekend Operations Supervisor

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Douglas, GA

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for safely manufacturing company products across potentially diverse manufacturing processes while meeting quality and productivity requirements cost-effectively. The role supervises multiple production functions and shifts and ensures employees follow safety, quality, 6S, and process requirements. The supervisor is directly involved in hiring, training, discipline, and performance reviews for production employees. The position oversees daily production operations, workforce scheduling, employee coaching, process and quality compliance, operational metrics, cost, work-in-process inventory, and throughput. It also contributes to equipment design and installation for new manufacturing processes and works with employees to resolve technical and personnel issues.

Requirements

Successful experience in related production operations in supervision and management.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and adapt to changing situations and priorities.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including off-shifts, weekends, and holidays, as needed to meet production demands.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
At least 3 years of industrial supervisory or similar leadership experience.
Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

MS or MBA degree.
3 or more years of operations experience in a manufacturing environment.
Extensive training in manufacturing processes, supervision, and operations management.
Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Strategic vision for new and future technology to support manufacturing and operational excellence.
Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma certification.
Background and experience with 6S implementation and management.
Proven ability to work hands-on with the team to achieve objectives.

Responsibilities

Safely manufacture quality products that meet customer specifications and delivery commitments.
Practice and enforce 6S principles and maintain excellent departmental housekeeping.
Ensure employees follow safety requirements, including the Cardinal Rules of Safety.
Keep standard operating procedures and engineering procedures current and accurate, and ensure they are followed.
Schedule employees to meet production needs while managing vacation and time off consistently with plant policies.
Supervise and coach employees to meet or exceed daily product metrics and goals.
Ensure adherence to process controls, operating instructions, and quality control instructions.
Manage operational metrics, including TOC, variable cost, and LU targets, daily, weekly, and monthly.
Communicate daily with employees about production needs and general plant information.
Control quality, delivery, production costs, work-in-process levels, and production throughput.
Provide input on the design and installation of equipment for new manufacturing processes.
Work with employees to resolve technical and personnel problems constructively.
Maintain and strengthen a team environment and motivate the production workforce.
Troubleshoot production problems and develop cost-effective resolutions.
Maintain thorough knowledge of production processes and materials.
Control manufacturing costs, work-in-process inventory, and throughput.
Participate in hiring, training, discipline, and performance reviews for production employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.