Shift Supervisor/Lead (REQ773)

Spartech•Manitowoc, WI

About The Position

Shift Supervisor/Lead Manitowoc, WI How can you make a difference at your job and can have the opportunity to grow? Join the Manitowoc – Spartech Team! In Manitowoc we heavily support automotive customers with flexible sound barrier and non-carpet flooring sheet. Our sound barrier product also is used in building and construction and energy markets for sound control applications. Manitowoc also produces black color concentrate pellets which are used in our customers process to color their end products. We are currently looking for an addition to our maintenance team. If you meet Journeyman qualifications and want to make a difference in a fast-paced environment with a company large enough to offer you room to grow but not so large you become “just a number”, and who has a large focus on safety and success, Spartech might be the ideal company for you! If you are interested in becoming a Journeyman, Spartech will invest in qualified candidate by sponsoring an apprenticeship.

Requirements

US High School diploma or GED equivalency
Minimum seven (7) years’ experience in a manufacturing leadership position managing direct reports, as well as broad knowledge of safety procedures and manufacturing operations.
Must effectively communicate in writing and verbally, in English.
Competency in computer and PC software including email, internet, and MS office.

Responsibilities

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.
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 throughout 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 complete and accurate information is entered into SAP in a timely manner.
Ensures production supply inventories are maintained and notifies the appropriate purchasing associates when items need to be restocked.
Reviews and corrects information in ADP for timekeeping of production associates’ hours.
Ensures that attendance issues are reported and handled in accordance with the attendance policy.
Coordinates with other Shift 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.