Supervisor 1, 2nd Shift

Hoshizaki America•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Supervisor 1, 2nd Shift directly supervises and coordinates day-to-day production activities to ensure products conform to quality and customer specifications. The role trains employees in work methods and procedures, addresses technical problems and employee relations issues, and monitors material review board (MRB) activity, scrap, efficiency, and employee performance. The supervisor executes the production plan, monitors safety and quality, manages manpower and extended hours as needed, and creates team KPIs that contribute to company-wide efficiency.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Two years of experience in a manufacturing environment; specific experience in the assigned vocation or trade may be required for technical or skilled-trade departments.
Supervisory skills.
Ability to perform basic math.
Deep knowledge of the AX system and ability to teach, train, and guide Supervisor I.
Ability to follow safety rules and perform duties in compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 requirements.
Ability to stop production to correct quality issues.
Ability to follow the Lancer Quality Policy and company concepts, practices, and procedures.
Ability to maintain the department budget and estimate raw material usage.
Familiarity with manufacturing resource software.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively with individuals at all organizational levels.
Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
Some lifting is required.

Nice To Haves

College degree or vocational training in the assigned field.
Previous supervisory experience.
Computer skills; knowledge of MS Word and Excel is a plus.

Responsibilities

Execute the production plan with direct reports to meet production and customer quality specifications.
Monitor production efficiency and adjust operations as needed to improve output.
Respond to employee inquiries and manage matters involving attendance, performance, counseling, discipline, termination, staffing, pay, and benefits.
Control inventory, MRB activity, and cycle counts in the assigned area.
Review production orders and schedules and recommend actions to management based on product data, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates.
Resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to minimize costs and prevent delays.
Coordinate with schedulers, expediters, quality personnel, engineers, and other department supervisors about schedules and manufacturing requirements.
Monitor SPC charts and rejected parts to identify manufacturing problems.
Maintain inventory and order expense items, non-production materials, and parts.
Manage attendance, formal problem solving, performance, and disciplinary actions according to company policy.
Ensure safety regulations are followed in production areas and monitor incident rates and near-miss reporting.
Complete monthly layered audits and implement corrective actions as needed.
Maintain and control the MRB area and help ensure finished products are defect-free and employees follow the Quality Policy.
Monitor available manpower and plan extended hours as needed.
Create team KPIs used to support the company’s overall efficiency.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.