What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trades Supervisor, 3rd Shift position at Clemens Family Corporation?
Are you a proactive leader with a passion for maintenance excellence and team development? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where your expertise can drive operational success? If so, we invite you to join our team as a 3rd Shift Trades Supervisor!
Why This Role Matters:
As a 3rd Shift Trades Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our manufacturing facility operates at peak performance. You will lead a team of skilled technicians, oversee maintenance programs, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Your leadership will directly impact production efficiency, equipment reliability, and the safety of our operations.
What You’ll Do:
Team Leadership & Development
- Build and maintain a high-performing team through coaching, training, and engagement.
- Conduct CAMs (Coaching and Mentoring) sessions with direct reports.
- Lead daily team engagement meetings and ensure new team members are properly trained.
- Provide regular feedback through annual evaluations and support personal leadership development.
- Manage disciplinary actions, interview new team members, and support professional growth through technical training.
Operational Excellence
- Utilize Continuous Improvement tools to enhance team and process performance.
- Coordinate work orders, preventive maintenance (PMs), and manage work schedules.
- Ensure Standardized Inspection Checklists (SICs) are active and effective.
- Perform daily shift handoff reports and maintain 5S and shop cleanliness.
- Collaborate with operations supervisors across shifts to align goals and expectations.
Process Management & Compliance
- Participate in safety audits, food safety incident investigations, and external audits.
- Update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and recommend capital repairs.
- Support external vendor relationships for technical assistance and pricing.
- Lead by example during breakdowns, ensuring quick and effective resolutions.
Performance Management
- Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and hold the team accountable for results.
- Facilitate weekly performance meetings to assess progress and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Audit completed work orders for quality and compliance.
- Manage labor, overtime, and recommend merit increases.
What You Bring:
- Proven leadership experience in a maintenance or trades supervisory role within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong technical skills and the ability to provide hands-on support to the team.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and safety standards.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and night shifts as needed.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- The chance to make a real impact in a dynamic and evolving industry.
Ready to Take the Lead?
If you are ready to bring your leadership skills and maintenance expertise to a team that values excellence, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join us as a 3rd Shift Trades Supervisor and help us build a stronger, more efficient future.
Application Note:
Clemens Food Group is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.
