Production Supervisor

Third Shift Supervisor – Athol Plant

Department:                 Production       

Accountable to:           Production Manager     

Primary Objective:       Supervise and lead the second shift Extrusion department team to achieve plant objectives for safety, quality, on time delivery and teamwork.  Work cooperatively with other support departments to achieve these objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

• Must follow and hold team(s) accountable to all safety policies and procedures in effect on the production floor.
• Work as a leader and member of a team, not only in the extrusion department, but in the company as a whole.
• Develop good working rapport with shift supervisors, leads, and crew personnel, and maintain good communication within the team.
• Work closely with extrusion scheduler to ensure production orders are completed on time and that required shop floor information and equipment (work instructions, drawings, tooling) are available to meet schedule.
• Provide consistent and accurate updates to extrusion scheduler, production and Plant Managers on issues like productivity, scheduling, or any issue that requires assistance.
• Will be held accountable on critical deadlines, quality issues, scrap rates, efficiencies, and all other significant information in a verbal or written format.
• Understand Quality System requirements.  Be able to add to and improve on AS9100 and TS16949 documents in order to continuously improve quality.  Must be active on the shop floor, performing audits on extrusion paperwork and reviewing procedures with shop personnel.  Review training monthly and advise personnel.
• Understand not only extrusion paperwork, but all aspects of paper flow inside Pexco.
• Able to enter all extrusion department data into system accurately and efficiently.
• Must be proficient with computer software, including MS Office, and Novatime software.
• Take assignments and work in an efficient manner, striving to complete requirements in allotted time.
• Conduct performance appraisals for the extrusion crew, setup personnel, material handlers and leads.
• Track attendance and report any problems to manager and HR.
• Keep personnel focused and address personnel issues in a professional manner.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled and maintain a good attendance record.
• Other duties as assigned by management team

Responsibility for Work of Others  

• Extrusion crew, support and leads

Qualifications   

• Education.  High school diploma (or equivalent) preferred; four-year college degree desirable
• Able to provide history of at least 2 years experience where work has been performed in a lead or supervisor capacity
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be able to understand and oversee all aspects of extrusion equipment and processes.
• Even-tempered, friendly disposition with a positive can-do attitude.
• Ability to grasp and execute duties with minimal verbal instruction.
• Strong mathematical skills required.
• Computer literacy required.
• Learn/able to read mechanical drawings to use any means outlined as necessary to measure and qualify parts as production capable and meeting quality conformance criteria and have a mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to work flexible work schedule based on production schedule and needs.
• Be certified or able to be certified in First Aid/CPR.

Physical Demands   

• Be able to lift up to 60 lbs when required. 

Work Environment  

• Be able to work in a production environment that is moderately noisy requiring the use of hearing protection at all times.
• Able to walk, stand and otherwise perform job functions on concrete floors with safety boots/shoes.

Company Overview

Pexco, LLC – www.pexco.com

Pexco is a leading component supplier across a variety of industrial end markets and applications with production facilities in the US, Mexico, and Canada. The Company is primarily engaged in designing and manufacturing not only extruded plastic (commodity to high-performance) tubes and profiles through an expansive twelve-site footprint but also specializes in the injection molding of high-performance polymer parts. In addition, Pexco offers a wide range of differentiated, value-added services, including design, prototyping, die building, sub-assembly, fabrication and supply chain management. Moreover, Pexco has developed deep expertise in processing PTFE rod, tube, sheet, tape, and pipe, as well as in rubber extrusion serving the RV and other industries.

Pexco’s innovative products are utilized in fluid handling, electrical insulation, traffic safety, infrastructure, and lighting applications across aerospace & defense, medical, electronics & semiconductors, mobility, environmental testing, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, and other high-growth end-markets. The Company sells directly to more than 2,000 customers, including OEMs and end-users, as well as through distribution in certain markets.

Pexco has built an industry-leading reputation through its focus on short-run products with rapid turnarounds, tight tolerances, material science expertise, and a high degree of operational complexity. The company has a proven track record of growing its core segments and entering attractive new verticals over time to gain an increased share of a $10 billion total addressable market.

Pexco’s strategy is to consistently deliver compelling customer value within both our core and strategic market segments. Continuous improvement and ease of doing business (internal and external), remain a consistent operating theme for Pexco.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Pexco is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.