Production Supervisor-2nd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

General Description

The Production Supervisor role is responsible for the day to day operations of the Department(s). The Supervisor maintains a safe practice work environment while completing set goals in an efficient manner and handles any situation in an autonomous manner while keeping excellent communication with subordinates and Management.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations, including assigning work to employees.
• Generating daily reports which may include output achieved, regulatory compliance reporting or shift summary
• Ensure staffing is maintained at an adequate level to meet production needs. Interview potential employees and give recommendations on hiring.
• Partner with Team Leads and HR to validate that all new employees are properly trained and mentored by team leaders through use of audits, inspections, or other methods.
• Ensure Policies and Practices are communicated and enforced (ex. Attendance, Disciplinary, and Conflict Resolution).
• Maintain employee time, attendance, and vacation/sick time on a timely basis through ADP system
• Enforces use of mandatory PPE.
• Performs walk-throughs of production area to ensure productivity levels being achieved through proper set up.
• Enforces cleanliness in the work area to developed standards through daily/weekly audits.
• Ability to work occasionally with engineering to institute work cell changes and material and motion studies.
• Assures proper start up and plant shut down procedures.
• Controls shift to shift communication on daily or ongoing items to assure no gaps.
• Appraises and/or rewards exceptional employees using the recognition program and direct feedback promptly.
• Responds immediately to issues and possible disciplinary actions. Possess various tools for conflict resolution between employees.
• Performs annual reviews of direct employees.
• Works with production planning/plant management to level load expected plant output.
• Ability to motivate employees using various positive reinforcement tools.
• Creates and communicates Incident Reports and relays any safety concerns.
• Able to respond to emergency situations safely and calmly.
• Hold direct employees accountable to performing to established work standards.
• Effectively directs material movement within the manufacturing dept.
• Develop strategies to bring sub-performing employees to meet at least minimum standards.
• Verify daily inventory through proper material handling techniques/procedures utilizing ERP System
• Conduct daily Toolbox Meeting
• Drives development, training, use and maintenance of work instructions.
• Other duties may be assigned, as necessary.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership or supervisory history for a minimum of 2 years.
• Must be mechanically inclined.
• Must be able to pass physical and fit testing for respiratory protection if required.
• Must be capable of standing or sitting for long durations.
• Must have first aid, CPR, and AED certificate or ability to obtain certification.
• Must have forklift license (propane, electric, aerial platform, and turret) or ability to obtain one.
• Must have excellent time management skills.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand basic English.
• Advanced analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to present ideas and documents in a group format.

Education and Training Requirements

• Forklift license for minimum 2 years preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Past manufacturing experience preferred.
• Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or two-years related experience and/or training: or equivalent combination of education and experience.