What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Shift Leader (Production Supervisor) position at First Quality?
We are looking for an Operations Shift Leader (Production Supervisor) for our First Quality Baby Products facility located in Macon, GA. This position will be responsible for supervising production employees in an efficient manner to achieve the desired quality and quantity of work, interacting with maintenance, quality control, housekeeping, and safety on the production floor.
- Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Among other responsibilities, the Operations Shift Leader will : Develop and maintain systems that actively promote continuous line improvementsLead team development and address individual performance improvement issues in conjunction with team leadersCoordinate crewing structure to ensure team coverageTrack operational results, continuously communicating expectations to the teams and implementing improvements as necessaryMaintain active communication with Platform Managers regarding efficiencies, action plans, employee relations concerns, or other information that impacts the success of the businessTrack quality results and initiate processes to correct quality issuesProactively follow-up and resolve unsafe conditions in the plantEnsure good housekeeping and organization among teamsCoordinate accident and incident investigationsLead compliance of all safe work practicesManages uptime / downtime percentages by working with teams on improvement strategiesManages overtime on each line and ensures that overtime is balanced among team membersThe ideal candidate will possess the following skills : Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in continuous, high-speed manufacturingPrevious supervisory / leadership experience preferredStrong interpersonal and communication skills in a team environment.Demonstrated problem solving ability using reliable methodsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.Bachelor's Degree preferred.First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.