Shift Supervisor

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Freudenberg Performance Materials is a leading global supplier of innovative technical textiles for the markets of automotive, building materials, apparel, energy, filter media, healthcare, building interiors, shoe and leather goods as well as specialties. The company generates sales of approx. 1.6 billion euros, has 32 production sites in 14 countries around the world and more than 5,000 employees. Freudenberg Performance Materials attaches great importance to social and ecological responsibility as the basis for its business success.

Some of your Benefits

401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.

Family Insurance Plan: All-important health protection for self, spouse and eligible children.

Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.

Safe Environment: We strive to ensure safety remains a top priority, and provide a stable environment for our employees.

Asheville, NC

On-Site

Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA)

You support our team as

Shift Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the efforts of hourly production personnel.
• Maintain and show incremental improvement in current product/process quality indices - investigate and correct abnormalities.
• Troubleshoot process/equipment and correct when product or process limits are exceeded. Direct maintenance or technical assistance as required.
• Provide a safe working environment by achieving high standards in housekeeping and safety awareness in production personnel. Conduct safety tours and situation resolution. Conduct and document safety meetings, etc.
• Serve as mentor/coach to operators to instill a sense of ownership of the process/product and promote teamwork
• Maintain all equipment (mechanical and cleanliness) to achieve high level of utilization. Coordinate preventive and emergency maintenance/cleaning.
• Manage workforce to meet daily production requirements and budgetary targets.
• Monitor shift production reports and levels to insure effective use of labor and equipment.
• Monitor shift product testing to maintain specifications.
• Effectively coordinate and utilize efforts of operators during non-production.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education: 4 yr degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution is a plus.
• Years of Experience: Prior supervisory/managerial experience (2 – 5 yrs) required
• Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes with Nonwovens, winding, and extrusion knowledge a definite advantage.
• Ability to effectively communicate and lead the workforce to a common goal.
• To be able to quickly and decisively analyze and resolve multiple situations.
• Knowledge of current computer software and systems (ERP (SAP preferred), Microsoft Office, Payroll (ADP), etc.)
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Previous work in a Union environment preferred.
  
  

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.