Shift Supervisor (Manufacturing Facility)

Description

Summary (this is a day shift position)

The Shift Supervisor is responsible for supervising shop employees in a manufacturing environment. This position plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures, and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions.

Functions

· Setting and clearly communicating Production Employees’ expectations for safety, quality, cleanliness & efficiencies. Ensure that production employees understand and meet all the expectations. 

· Ensure effective employee relations. Provide employee coaching and development. Resolve employee issues through problem resolution.

· Manage production employees’ training plans with Team Leaders.

· Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas. Work to continuously improve in all areas.

· Manage departmental performance measures and provide regular updates to General Supervisor and Management Team.

· Maintain proper inventory levels.

· Manage department priorities.

· Complete annual performance reviews.

· Track absenteeism and timekeeping.

· Serve as a backup CNC operator if needed.

Competencies

   · Leadership

· Accountability

· Adaptability

· Analytical thinking

· Attention to detail

· Coaching

· Conflict management

· Decision making

· Delegating

· Initiative

· Integrity

· Planning and organizing

· Safety-conscious

· Teamwork and collaboration

· Performance management

· Problem solving

· Results-oriented

· Communication

· Time management

· Writing skills

Supervisory Responsibility

This position supervises all employees of the department and is responsible for performance management. 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is an non-exempt, full-time position regularly requiring 45-55 hours per week.

Eligibility Qualifications

· High school diploma; Bachelor’s degree preferred

· Minimum 3 years of experience in a precision machining environment

· Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment

· Understanding of production procedures and Work Instructions

· Knowledge of Quality Systems, gaging, and attention to detail

· Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g., constant use of protective gear, etc.)