Claremont Cable Shift Supervisor - Night Shift

Prysmian•Claremont, NC

About The Position

The Shift Supervisor oversees one of four rotating 12-hour shifts at a cable manufacturing plant operating 24/7, with this position assigned to the 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift. The supervisor maintains safety and quality standards, ensures production goals are met, and makes sure work complies with company policies and regulations. The role supports continuous improvement, coordinates staffing and production activities, coaches operators, and works with manufacturing management and other plant functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Complete on-the-job training for the specific job classification, as needed, on time.
Take initiative and be self-motivated.
Excellent multitasking and job-prioritization skills.
Ability to manage conflict effectively.
Clear written and good verbal communication skills.
Meticulousness.
Strong problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Lean Manufacturing and 6S training.
Prior management experience in a Lean Manufacturing organization.
Intermediate to advanced Excel training.
SAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

Follow applicable safety procedures and ISO14001 EMS guidelines, and model safe practices and PPE use for operators.
Serve as the emergency point of contact; follow emergency procedures, coordinate evacuations and muster-point roll calls, notify plant management, communicate with the fiber plant, and coordinate responses with local authorities and internal safety staff.
Ensure products meet requirements defined by the plant’s Quality Management Systems.
Assist operators with recording clear and accurate Quality Notes and coordinate corrective activities with Engineering and Maintenance.
Support continuous improvement and Tier Communication processes, lead Tier 1 meetings, and encourage operators to take accountability for production goals and reporting production data.
Help conduct 5-Why root-cause analyses, solve problems, and determine corrective actions.
Use Right the First-Time boards to capture line-specific corrective actions, and support preventative maintenance, 6S, and housekeeping activities.
Motivate, encourage, and coach operators; complete detailed shift reports, including Leader Standard Work.
Work with Value Stream Managers to develop and update skills matrices and help develop and implement shift training plans.
Work with management to plan and coordinate shift staffing and production activities.
Reassign operators among production lines as needed in response to changing priorities, material availability, and staffing.
Keep production lines running smoothly and efficiently and help meet daily goals.
Troubleshoot production line startup interruptions, including raw-material shortages, to resume production as quickly as possible.
Participate in monthly and ad hoc inventory stocktaking.
Promote annual gain-share goals and lead supporting initiatives such as scrap reduction and improved labor efficiency.
Serve as the primary contact for IT issues during the shift.
Perform other duties as assigned by manufacturing management.