Shift Supervisor

Description

This position is accountable for the management of a wide range of responsibilities, including meeting shift production goals, assuring the quality of our products and services, ensuring the health and safety of shift employees, ensuring the proper operation and maintenance of process equipment, and actively managing, coaching, and counseling employees. The primary emphasis of this position is to directly manage the total shift operations, roughly 35-50 shift employees.  Primary responsibilities include shift results re: quality, safety, productivity, OPEX methodology usage, cost control, effective use of maintenance resources, etc. Supervise all shift personnel, the quality and quantity of production, and the safety and morale of the department, manage cost containment focusing on EBITDA and Cashflow results. Assigns personnel in such a manner as to obtain the highest efficiency possible, while carrying out the policies of the Company.  Provides performance reviews and feedback. Controls and monitors production to ensure promised on-time deliveries to our customers. Manages discipline records and disciplinary actions, absence reports and attendance policy, overtime assignments & records, and safety rules.  Also, provides accurate production records and data analysis/improvement activities for the purpose of maintaining efficiency, quality, and uptime. Exercises control over production costs on shift and ensures proper maintenance of shift equipment resources. Avoids waste & scrap through planning, utilization of labor, appropriate materials usage, equipment maintenance, etc. Participates in the hiring and selection of new employees. Performs any other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 35-50 hourly employees

EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree and one year of industrial experience or a high school diploma, and 4-6 years of industrial experience, achieving measurable results in a similar capacity.  Prefer plastics background in compression and injection molding operations and previous Supervisory experience. Thorough understanding of all processes and auxiliary equipment.  Working knowledge of the SOP’s associated with the operation of each machine and each process.

Strong knowledge of state-of-the-art lean manufacturing techniques, such as JIT, Kanban, SMED, etc. Able to use statistical process control (SPC) and quality tools (i.e., problem solving strategies, root cause analysis, TQM, ISO 9000, SOP Process, etc.), to improve processes, maximize PSY, and reduce costs.  Manages shift utilizing OPEX tools and methodologies.

Knowledge of various computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other related computer software programs. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, and the ability to motivate others with enthusiasm and drive.  Provides effective feedback and specific performance improvement guidance to employees. Strong organizational skills, the ability to understand complex production processes, and a knowledge of the product from the internal and external customers’ perspective. Effective managerial leadership skills and the ability to lead organizational change processes to improve worker attitudes, involvement, and organizational results. Strong working knowledge of Company policies and standards in the areas of safety, personnel, quality, and manufacturing. Highly developed communications skills, both verbal and written. Excellent knowledge of PSY, industrial metrics, and performance measurement systems. Basic financial knowledge and ability to control cost metrics for the shift.

Work Schedule:   12-hour shifts, on 4 days off 4 days (straight night or straight day)

Work Shift:  12-hour shift, with occasional voluntary or mandatory overtime

PPE:  ANSI Z41 approved safety shoes, hearing and eye protection as appropriate for work area, gloves according to work tasks, and other PPE as assigned and required.

Tools and Equipment:  Various hand and pneumatic tools, writing utensils, radios, phone, hydraulic jack, tools, transport carts, rolling ladders, step stools, computer, brooms, dustpans, blade setting gauge

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Communicate clearly in English, both verbally and written
2. Wear appropriate required safety gear
3. Attend work regularly and reliably
4. Work flexible hours as scheduled or required for specific role
5. Provide on-shift training relative to specific function
6. Conformance to company performance rules such as work instructions, working standards, policies, etc.
7. Conformance to behavioral rules, expectations, and company policies.
8. Analyze shift or plant performance data relative to functional specialty and provide the shift leader or Manager with assessments of opportunity
9. Facilitate employee adherence to requirements of your departmental specialty
10. Actively supports and participates in plant quality improvement & cost reduction programs
11. Demonstrate awareness of and compliance with all pertinent safety policies and procedures
12. Maintain a professional, clean, and organized work environment
13. Participate in work related training programs
14. Close visual acuity to perform computer tasks, read & develop spreadsheets, read financial data, etc.
15. Able to travel without assistance as required by specific role
16. Able to participate in meetings and discussions with peer group and management team, and interact with employees in multiple locations and settings