Shift Supervisor

ANDRITZ AG • Starkville, MS

44d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Plant Department Managers, this position is responsible for the overall shift production activities (yarn, weaving, finishing, mending, maintenance, shipping, etc.). Maintain production logs and monitor equipment and product to ensure all are performing within current SPC and ISO specifications. Directly supervise hourly employees in plant operations, leading, training, and advising their activities to mold a team of competent, proficient employees. Responsible for control of quality, cost, safety, productivity, efficiency and waste. Interface regularly with plant staff, product development, process engineering, vendors, customers, plant manager, cost accountant, technical group and personnel department.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma and preferably a 4-year degree
• Knowledge of textile fundamentals and specifications and procedures in these areas preferred.
• Must have three to five years of supervisory experience in textile environment and possess sound human relations skills.
• English
• Administrative and computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Administer directly and through subordinate lead men all employee relations policies and practices relative to selection, training, performance, evaluation, absence control, communications, discipline, etc., and maintain an adequate, qualified and informed workforce in all sections under scope of supervision.
• Organize the production on the shift. Formulate plans, follow trends, and is responsible for meeting approved production schedules and targeted control levels by monitoring progress and taking action to correct undesirable trends. Establish and maintain standard processing procedures.
• Maintain safe working conditions in the physical area under scope of supervision and develop and maintain safe work practices, protective devices, and programs designed to achieve these ends. Maintain good housekeeping to ensure soil-free fabrics and a safe environment.
• Provide for an environment within assigned area for effective motivation and development of subordinates. Work to achieve and maintain the same environment throughout the plant.
• Is responsible for accurate reporting of all departmental activities as required.
• Perform work on special projects or assignments as required by the Production Department Managers.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining process and control procedures and checks.
• Communicate directly with other Andritz plants to compare ideas on like products and try to gain additional knowledge that may be helpful.
• Responsible for maintaining and managing department inventory problems

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED