Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Job Summary:

This role will supervise and coordinate daily operation of production shift with responsibility for achieving quality and cost effectiveness in an on time and efficient manner. Responsible for implementing and driving change in a high volume, fast-paced, lean manufacturing environment.  Interacts daily with department supervisors/leaders in Operations, Quality, Human Resources, Finance, Materials, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overall performance of assigned work group, including safety, quality, cost, and output schedule performance. 
• Supervises the activities of production or plant associates to achieve objectives with regard to quality, cost and time.
• Evaluates the performance of associates and completes necessary reports.
• Recommends merit increases and training/development needs.
• Supervises the utilization of materials to assure an appropriate amount of parts are available to maintain smooth production flow; identifies wasteful practices and methods; reports any problems/concerns with viable solutions to the Manager, Production; and, reports suggestions recommended by associates for procedure change, etc.
• Actively support plant programs and goals, including but not limited to: units per man hour, safety and 5S, quality, customer availability, TAKT attainment, and cost as measured by overall plant performance.
• Identify opportunities for improvement; implement improvement plans, lead daily problem-solving activities within teams for process improvements, develop department budgets and ensure they are to plan.
• Provide effective associate relations within manufacturing by ensuring that employment practices are fair and consistent.  
• Ensure adherence to standard work, including plant work rules, collective bargaining agreement and payroll compliance (if applicable)
• Implement plant-wide communication plans and initiatives with employees in their area of responsibility.
• Serve as the primary communication vehicle between the leadership team and production employee.

Qualifications:

• Manufacturing experience is required; Supervisory experience is preferred.  
• Must possess sound interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment. 
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict management skills.
• Lean or Six Sigma experience is preferred.

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