Westaff is looking for a Production Supervisor in the Leominster MA area for Immediate Start!

Location: Leominster MA

Shifts:

7am-7pm or 7pm-7am Various shifts available

Position is a Direct Hire Role!

Position Overview

Oversee and work to improve the daily tasks of the production team according to established process and performance metrics. Supervises and provides leadership

Responsibilities include:

• Supervise team in day-to-day tasks including trimming, flame-treating, labeling, packing, processing paperwork, and effective line changes to ensure quality, packing, and processing goals are met for the Client
• Develop, measure and visibly manage multiple KPI's to ensure quality and efficiency objectives are being met.
• Ensure the overall safety, quality and productivity goals are met.
• Supervise safety programs that include meetings, trainings and partner with HR to document employee trainings
• Implement continuous improvements to bring about cost reductions; quality and productivity improvements using lean principles and six sigma tools
• Encourage open communication with staff and drive Operational excellence improvements while maintaining a positive, results oriented work environment
• Must be self-directed, have strong attention to detail, great communication skills and possess the capability to analyze information to improve processes and business outcomes.
• Team building - this includes training and coaching team members along with driving camaraderie within the workplace
• Resolve staffing issues related to performance, absence coverage, and/or safety

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or Manufacturing related field or equivalent number of years of experience required
• Minimum 3-5 years manufacturing experience preferably in injection molding
• Minimum 3 years experience in a supervisory role
• Must be self-directed, have strong attention to detail, great communication skills and possess the capability to analyze information to improve processes and business outcomes.
• Proven experience supervising, developing, training, counseling and motivating employees within a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions, problem solve, prioritize assignments and direct the workforce in an ever changing environment
• Must have strong communication skills and high attention to detail
• Previous experience with labor planning
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products
• Certified Fork-truck and Clamper driver

Apply Now for Immediate Consideration!