Production Supervisor - 1st shift

Company Description

Sika is looking for an experienced Production Supervisor to join our growing team in the Gastonia NC area.

With over 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries. Sika has offices in over 100 countries with over 300 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,500 employees worldwide. With annual sales of 11.5 billion dollars in 2022, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries.

Job Description

At Sika Production Supervisors will play a key role in:

Supporting the team in meeting production targets, while ensuring the workplace is safe and respectful.

Your main focus will be effectively operating assigned shift while meeting company goals for safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Specific Responsibilities:

• Maintain a presence on the shop floor at least 90% of the time.
• Ensure that plant safety rules are enforced.
• Ensure that union contract and policies are enforced.
• Work with the Materials and Quality to ensure delivery and quality requirements are achieved.
• Ensuring existing manufacturing processes are being followed:
  • Startup/shutdown procedures
  • First and last piece inspection
  • Hourly quality checks
  • 5 s practices
  • Safety devices and procedures are being followed.
• Meeting assigned financial goals and budgets.
• Effectively managing shop floor, manufacturing operations including

Qualifications

Qualifications/Experience:

• High School education required.  College coursework preferred.  Detail oriented problem solver.
• Years Experience:  3 years supervising. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with all levels of management

Additional Information

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career paths. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika with a strong commitment to open communication.

What You’ll Like About Us: 

Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance available day one, 401k with 5% company match, bonuses, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and educational assistance.

Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable – every day.

Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career.

Community Involvement:  Sika Corporation takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back.

Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.