Supervisor, Shift - 2nd Shift

Viega GmbH & Co. KG • McPherson, KS

3d • $56,000 - $76,000

About The Position

The Supervisor, Shift is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the work of all production employees on assigned shift; ensuring production goals are met; reviewing and interpreting production orders, schedules and back-order reports and prioritizing work; accordingly, maintaining record keeping and reports; monitoring inventory levels; and ensuring quality products are being made according to specifications.

Requirements

• Knowledge of computer software such as SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of companies’ policies and procedures regarding health and safety issues.
• Knowledge of basic English, including reading, writing and arithmetic.
• Good manual dexterity skills, working with very small parts.
• Ability to solve problems and make quick decisions.
• Ability to perform repetitive functions.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings and schematics.
• Ability to operate equipment such as manufacturing machine.
• Ability to Lead employees in the same work performed.
• Ability to perform with superior service, reflecting a positive company image while sustaining a positive attitude with those you interact with; always going above and beyond to help others out, regardless of their position or department.
• Ability to adhere to the highest standards of quality while continually performing at the highest possible level.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 6 - 7 years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees work performed on the line; coordinates the work of production workers to ensure production goals are met.
• Participates in and provides input to Line Manager on all performance reviews; advises of any issues or problems.
• Adopts and enforces company policies and procedures regarding health and safety regulations.
• Ensures employees receive proper training.
• Ensures employees follow company policies such as break times, staying in assigned areas, etc.
• Performs Line Manager duties as required and/or assigned
• Develops, maintain and implement policies and procedures to improve productions, equipment usage, job performance and quality of product methods.
• Continually and proactively demonstrates strong leadership and managerial skills in training, motivating, reviewing, coaching, developing, and retaining a high performance team.
• Make staffing arrangements to ensure lines are adequately staffed.
• Together with Line Manager conducts timely and accurate employee performance evaluations: addresses performance issue.
• Reviews and interpret production orders, production schedules, back order reports and priority lists; ensures daily, weekly, and monthly  production goals are met.
• Prepares schedules of work to be performed; assigns and allocates employees accordingly.
• Meets with Line Manager to discuss production goals, schedules and inventory levels.
• Schedule maintenance and setup of all equipment utilizing maintenance schedule and internal maintenance department personnel.
• Inputs production orders and confirms in SAP.
• Maintains appropriate records such as shift logs, QMS documents, etc.
• Creates work request forms for maintenance and upkeep of equipment.
• Monitors equipment and production to ensure goals are met.
• Visually checks work stations to determine if supplies are getting low; pulls supplies from shelves; transports materials to and from work stations utilizing push cart, forklift or pallet jack; updates Kanban systems; notifies Line Manager when non-stock supplies are at reorder levels.
• Orders component parts and raw materials from warehouse including but not limited to boxes, bags, components, etc.
• Monitors inventory of raw materials, parts and miscellaneous items utilizing visual checks and computer reports; prepares reports and submit to Line Manager.
• Assists other lines to ensure everything is running according to schedule; rotates and fills in where needed.
• Inspects the overall quality of produced products to ensure working according to specifications; makes adjustments as necessary and rejects products outside of specifications.
• Performs the 6S activities (sort, straighten, shine, safety, standardize and sustain) to organize and manage workstations.
• Attends scheduled meetings, shift overlap meetings, safety meetings, daily management meetings, and other as required and/or assigned.
• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Wellness Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Voluntary Benefits (Life, AD&D, Disability)
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 7.5% company contribution
• Time Off Programs – 22 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 9 Company Holidays, 2 Volunteer Days

What This Job Offers

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