Description

This Production Supervisor directs the day-to-day production activities of their assigned area and shift, to achieve financial and operating objectives as determined by Tangent. The production supervisor is a key leadership role with overall responsibility for safety, production, continuous improvement, and talent development. This position is responsible for creating a positive work environment that supports Tangent’s core values and engages team members leading to effective teamwork. Ensures compliance with Tangent policies and procedures.

Role and Responsibilities

· Cultivates an environment of safety, high performance, and team-oriented culture.

· Manages team of direct reports and is responsible for employee selection, development, mentoring, and performance management. 

· Holds employees accountable to performance expectations and follows the progressive discipline policy when necessary.

· Responsible for the safety of all employees in the plant during their shift, enforcing PPE and general safety guidelines. 

· Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations. 

· Oversees production quotas and schedules, ensuring standards are met or limitations are being addressed.

· Addresses production challenges immediately and with the appropriate sense of urgency. 

· Plans daily production coverage to meet manufacturing expectations.

· Coordinates with sales and production planning teams to ensure customer expectations are met.

· Participates in the resolution and prevention of customer complaints and promotes positive customer relationships in partnership with the quality, purchasing and supply chain organization.

· Resolves operational, manufacturing and quality issues in partnership with Maintenance and Engineering teams.

· Responsible for driving root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and coordinating additional training to operators for any quality issues and customer returns and/or complaints.

· Responsible for plant housekeeping, ensuring facility is in optimal condition during and at the end of each shift. 

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required skills/abilities

· Strong leadership skills.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

· Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

· Comfortable learning about processing equipment to facilitate both efficient operation, trouble shooting and repairs. 

· Ability to make difficult decisions in a timely manner, with the best interest of employees and customer in mind.

· Comfortable having difficult conversations and holding employees accountable.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. ERP experience preferred.

Education and experience

· High school diploma or equivalent required

· 2-year or 4-year technical degree preferred

· 5 years manufacturing experience required, 2 years in plastics and fast paced environments preferred.

· 2 years of supervisory experience required. 

· Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement experience preferred

Physical requirements

· Standing, stooping, and bending required

· Long periods of walking or standing

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds