Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY:

The Production Supervisor will provide leadership for all production employees on their assigned shift.  Responsible for safety, environmental compliance, productivity, quality, 5S, process improvements, and positive employee engagement.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible to lead their team/shift to create a safe, environmentally compliant workplace that produces high quality products in a cost-efficient manner.
• Must perform all duties and activities in a manner that is aligned with our company values:  Integrity, Humility, Innovation, Open to Change, Collaboration, Excellence and Customer Focus.
• Responsible for day-to-day supervision of employees.  Maintain all time, attendance, work schedules and coaching/disciplinary action for each direct report in a timely manner.
• Assures proper training and guidance for all new and current employees.
• Communicates cross-functionally with other departments (maintenance, quality, HR, safety) or other shifts to report issues, concerns, or to share best practices. 
• Responsible for assisting in recruitment, development, promotion, and disciplinary actions of hourly team members.
• Responsible for overall performance management for hourly employees including goals/objectives, periodic and annual performance reviews.
• Must be willing and able to fill in on various positions on assigned shift as back-up to operators.
• Must perform continual monitoring of processes and assist with inspections, compliance audits, data collection and entry.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SILLS/ABILITIES:

• Mechanically inclined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and heavy industrial environment.
• Must have willingness and ability to learn the techniques and processes of the production department.
• Must have basic computer (Microsoft Office Suite) and strong typing skills.
• Must complete and maintain any assigned company required training and certifications.
• Flexibility to re-prioritize task as needs change with strong time management skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma: Some vocational, technical or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience, preferred. 3-5 years’ experience in heavy industrial environment preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
• Must be able to visually inspect machines.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to climb stairs/ladders on a regular basis.
• Ability to work in all outdoor weather conditions.
• Must be capable of operating all manufacturing and mobile equipment including loaders, forklifts, scissor lifts, etc.
• Must be able to work wearing appropriate safety PPE including respirators.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

<5% travel expected.