Production Supervisor-3rd Shift

The Production Supervisor role is responsible for the day to day operations of the Department(s). The Supervisor maintains a safe practice work environment while completing set goals in an efficient manner and handles any situation in an autonomous manner while keeping excellent communication with subordinates and Management.

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations, including assigning work to employees.
• Generating daily reports which may include output achieved, regulatory compliance reporting or shift summary
• Ensure staffing is maintained at an adequate level to meet production needs. Interview potential employees and give recommendations on hiring.
• Partner with Team Leads and HR to validate that all new employees are properly trained and mentored by team leaders through use of audits, inspections, or other methods.
• Ensure Policies and Practices are communicated and enforced (ex. Attendance, Disciplinary, and Conflict Resolution).
• Maintain employee time, attendance, and vacation/sick time on a timely basis through ADP system
• Enforces use of mandatory PPE.
• Performs walk-throughs of production area to ensure productivity levels being achieved through proper set up.
• Enforces cleanliness in the work area to developed standards through daily/weekly audits.
• Ability to work occasionally with engineering to institute work cell changes and material and motion studies.
• Assures proper start up and plant shut down procedures.
• Controls shift to shift communication on daily or ongoing items to assure no gaps.
• Appraises and/or rewards exceptional employees using the recognition program and direct feedback promptly.
• Responds immediately to issues and possible disciplinary actions. Possess various tools for conflict resolution between employees.
• Performs annual reviews of direct employees.
• Works with production planning/plant management to level load expected plant output.
• Ability to motivate employees using various positive reinforcement tools.
• Creates and communicates Incident Reports and relays any safety concerns.
• Able to respond to emergency situations safely and calmly.
• Hold direct employees accountable to performing to established work standards.
• Effectively directs material movement within the manufacturing dept.
• Develop strategies to bring sub-performing employees to meet at least minimum standards.
• Verify daily inventory through proper material handling techniques/procedures utilizing ERP System
• Conduct daily Toolbox Meeting
• Drives development, training, use and maintenance of work instructions.
• Other duties may be assigned, as necessary.

• Previous leadership or supervisory history for a minimum of 2 years.
• Must be mechanically inclined.
• Must be able to pass physical and fit testing for respiratory protection if required.
• Must be capable of standing or sitting for long durations.
• Must have first aid, CPR, and AED certificate or ability to obtain certification.
• Must have forklift license (propane, electric, aerial platform, and turret) or ability to obtain one.
• Must have excellent time management skills.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand basic English.
• Advanced analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to present ideas and documents in a group format.