3rd Shift Production Supervisor

Position Summary : Responsible for the general supervision and leadership of all phases of assigned work center operations. Ensures that safety, productivity, cost-objectives, quality requirements, and housekeeping standards are met. Key Responsibilities : Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following : Supervise, direct, onboard, train, coach, and counsel employees of assigned work centers.Act as the primary communication catalyst of employees within area of responsibilityAudit work packets, crewing, and line set-up. Adjust work force and resources as required to direct operations within assigned work centers. Follow and report progress on all designated areas of responsibility and assigned tasks. Anticipate and analyze major causes of operational inefficiencies. Create and execute corrective action. Accurately and timely, complete all associated reporting / paperwork.Proactively review schedules, methods, standards, tools, manufacturing processes or other production factors and make effective recommendations for change to improve / optimize safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, housekeeping and communications. Promote teamwork. Be a team player. Work with other department leadership to improve processes and procedures. Work within the operations team to collaborate on current practices, processes, and procedures to improve plant performance. Communicate goals and objectives to team members. Accomplish objectives, using approved methods, policies and procedures of lean manufacturing in a continuous improvement environment.Possess & demonstrate the ability to effectively plan, organize, manage multiple and conflicting priorities. Effectively coordinate and communicate with peers, on other shifts to assure continuity in the operation. Establish, coordinate, communicate, standardize, and implement best practices. Exhibit appropriate work place behavior that portrays our core values : Consumer First, Integrity, Data-driven, Agile, Proactive, Collaborative, Focused, Respectful, and Performance DrivenQualifications : Education and / or ExperienceMust have three to five years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Must have one to two years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role involving manufacturing processes and leading large groups of people.Prefer Continuous Improvement and Lean Training Prefer a college degree in related field Knowledge, Skill & AbilitiesWorking knowledge of computer software (Windows, Office, Word, Excel).Working Knowledge of JD Edwards System and Kronos Time and Attendance.Must have excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.Must have ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple and conflicting priorities.Must be a motivator, problem solver, and coach.Must be a forward thinking, self-motivated, driven, and engaged team player.Must have the ability to work any shift and overtime as needed.Excellent written and oral communication skills required with demonstrated ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels in the organization.Must be a self- starter, motivator, problem solver and coach.Additional Information : Physical Demands, Including TravelStands and / or walks 80-90% on a concrete floor, sits 10-20% of the work time. Exercises considerable visual acuity during the manufacturing process. Must be able to move about the plant freely to include navigating steps. Uses both hands and feet to actuate control levers and pedals while driving truck, operating lifting apparatus to pick up unit loads of candles / packaging raw materials for transport to, placing in / on storage racks / conveyors. Must be able to lift 30 pounds without assistance and 75 pounds with assistance Must have precise coordinated movements of the fingers of both hands to grasp and manipulate small objectsMust make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists Must be able to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, and reach out with the body, arms, and / or legs Work EnvironmentA normal, inside, factory work environment, variable heating, cooling, drafts, operating machinery / equipment noises. Some outside work required for grounds and upkeep. Exposed to variable intensities of heat from equipment / melted waxes, odors from candle scents. Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)