What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at RX2 Solutions?
TITLE: Production Supervisor
TYPE: Direct Hire
LOCATION: Middlefield, CT
ONSITE/REMOTE/HYBRID: Onsite
START DATE: February/March 2025
SHIFT: 3rd Shift
We are looking for a Production Supervisor to join our 3rd shift team.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead, motivate, and evaluate shift employees in day-to-day operations while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Ensure adherence to quality specifications and procedures.
- Advocate for and train employees on proactive safety measures, conduct compliance audits, and handle incident reporting and investigations into close calls.
- Troubleshoot and resolve process, equipment, and material challenges in collaboration with support personnel.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with HR on payroll and personnel issues, and coordinate with peers for essential updates during shift changes.
- Train the team on proper company protocols, emphasizing safety, quality standards, and achieving production targets.
- Manage the shift to meet production goals and minimize scrap.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree preferred, but not mandatory; Six Sigma Certification is a plus.
- At least 5 years of proven experience in production supervision, ideally within a manufacturing setting.
- Physical capability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. and remain active throughout the facility.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a readiness to learn new systems; strong verbal and written communication skills.
- A team player who can establish and maintain productive working relationships with hourly employees, management, and peers.
EOE STATEMENT
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.
