Shift Supervisor/Lead (REQ683)

Spartech • Greenville, OH

107d

About The Position

The Shift Supervisor/Lead role is a key position in our growing operation at our Greenville, Ohio location. This role encompasses the staffing, supervision, direction, training, and evaluation of an assigned production team. Directs and controls multiple production operation. Safely ensures all phases of manufacturing are being performed efficiently and effectively. Identifies and solves any issues or problems with equipment or personnel. Recommends and drives formula improvements, equipment and engineering revisions. Provides training as needed. Maintains open lines of communication with Supply Chain Planning, Quality/Lab, Maintenance and Warehouse support groups to ensure production schedules are met. Coordinates publishing of process condition set up sheets; updating these conditions and maintaining the process conditions database. Produces all shop floor paperwork as required for process order production. Coordinates and administers all aspects of training for new hires as well as long term associates. Complies with and enforces all company policies and procedures. Ensures consistent and maximum production while maintaining acceptable quality control. Ensures efficient use of staffing by effective planning of vacation schedules and arranging the required coverage when necessary. Ensures that product loss and scrap production are kept to a minimum. Administers performance appraisals of production associates. Establishes, communicates and provides timely feedback to assigned workforce on objectives, goals and expectations. Ensures production supply inventories are maintained and notifies the appropriate purchasing associates when items need to be restocked. Reviews and corrects information in E-Time for time-keeping of production associate's hours. Ensures that attendance issues are reported and handled in accordance with the attendance policy. Coordinates with other Supervisors to provide seamless shift turnover and appropriate staffing. Ensures plant production area housekeeping is maintained in 'Tour Ready' conditions at all times in accordance with housekeeping guidelines. Other projects/duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of seven (7) years experience in a manufacturing leadership position managing direct reports.
• Broad knowledge of safety procedures and manufacturing operations.
• Effective communication in writing and verbally, in English.
• Competency in computer and PC software including email, internet, and MS Office.
• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Plastics Extrusion experience strongly desired.

Nice To Haves

• Winning attitude that is contagious to the team.
• Positive problem solver.
• Resourcefulness.
• Strong planning, communication, and teamwork skills.
• High results orientation with an understanding that success comes through engaging everyone.

Responsibilities

• Staffing, supervision, direction, training, and evaluation of an assigned production team.
• Directing and controlling multiple production operations.
• Ensuring all phases of manufacturing are performed efficiently and effectively.
• Identifying and solving issues or problems with equipment or personnel.
• Recommending and driving formula improvements, equipment and engineering revisions.
• Providing training as needed.
• Maintaining communication with Supply Chain Planning, Quality/Lab, Maintenance and Warehouse support groups.
• Coordinating publishing of process condition set up sheets and maintaining the process conditions database.
• Producing shop floor paperwork for process order production.
• Administering training for new hires and long-term associates.
• Complying with and enforcing company policies and procedures.
• Ensuring consistent and maximum production while maintaining quality control.
• Planning vacation schedules and arranging required coverage.
• Minimizing product loss and scrap production.
• Administering performance appraisals of production associates.
• Maintaining production supply inventories and notifying purchasing associates.
• Reviewing and correcting time-keeping information for production associates.
• Reporting and handling attendance issues.
• Coordinating with other Supervisors for seamless shift turnover.
• Maintaining plant production area housekeeping in 'Tour Ready' conditions.
• Performing other projects/duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision.
• Company paid life and long-term and short-term disability programs.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) with a strong matching program.
• 120 hours Paid Time Off (pro-rated based on hire date).
• 11 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees