Description

Second Shift Hours: 2:45pm - 11:15pm

Samson, the worldwide leader in high performance cordage, is seeking a Production Supervisor, who supervises manufacturing employees, plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures, and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions. Responsible for practicing a high level of business ethics and professionalism and adhering to safety and quality guidelines in support of Samson strategy and core values.

Who You Are:

• Experienced in supervising team members in a manufacturing environment.
• Interested in fostering and developing team relationships.
• Organized and able to build, maintain, and prioritize schedules and deadlines.
• Clear communicator in oral and written forms.
• Committed to safety and knowledgeable of OSHA standards and state safety regulations.
• Detail-oriented and able to balance many tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledgeable about machines and their operating conditions.
• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing principles and Continuous Process Improvement.
• Proficient in computer skills and experienced with Microsoft Office, with ability to learn new programs.
• Analytical and numbers driven.
• Creative problem solver who can implement solutions.
• Able to respectfully handle confidential and sensitive information.

What You’ll Do:

• Engage team members through effective coaching, performance management, and training. Assist team members as needed and oversee resolution of operational issues affecting business objectives.
• Assign, instruct, train, coordinate, and provide direction to employees to provide a quality product for our customers in a safe and effective manner.
• Schedule work by order priority and product specifications.
• Monitor daily production reports, schedules, and documents related to department activities and operations.
• Monitor the setup of machines in accordance with production needs and check the operating condition of all machines during shift operations.
• Monitor the quality of product being produced and check production footage and material weights.
• Ensure equipment is receiving proper preventative maintenance service and care, and notify maintenance of needed adjustments and repairs.
• Maintain an awareness of production progress and problems on other shifts.
• Actively participate in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Process Improvement.
• Maintain inventory and records of production materials and supplies available.

What You Should Have:

Education:

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent
• Desired: Some college-level courses

Experience Required:

• Minimum of two (2) years production manufacturing experience with at least one (1) year in a supervisory or lead role. 

Our Team Enjoys Best-in-Class Benefits

• We enjoy ample paid time away from the office with a starting PTO accrual of 15 days for vacation or sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a paid personal day, and paid volunteer time each year.
• We prioritize our employees’ wellbeing and offer comprehensive and affordable Health, Dental and Vision insurance for employees and family. We also offer free Mental Health benefits and an optional free Wellness Plan to reduce employee cost of health insurance.
• We celebrate our success as a team and offer annual profit sharing and bonus structures based on position.
• We invest in our employees’ futures by offering a generous 401k match up to 6% of salary. We also offer tuition reimbursement for choosing to further your education.
• We ensure our employees are taken care of during unexpected events, offering paid bereavement leave, employer-paid life and disability insurance, and paid jury duty leave.
• We offer a paws-itive work environment and friendly well-behaved dogs are welcome to join their humans at work in the corporate office
• All benefits are offered in accordance with our plan documents and policies.

Compensation:

Targeted hiring wage: $67,500 - $70,000 annually

Hiring rate will depend on qualifications and experience.

Samson has established wage scales for all of our positions, which are based on a minimum and maximum. The targeted hiring rate above is set to allow for employee’s growth within the role. The full range for this position is $65,478 - $85,836 annually. 

About Us:

With over 140 years in the rope industry, we are focused on meeting the needs of demanding customer applications. At Samson, we’re not just about developing innovative synthetic rope solutions. We also pride ourselves on providing the industry’s best service. From pre-sale to installation to post delivery follow-up, we want to ensure that we maximize customer experiences to the fullest potential through continually inventing, refining, and optimizing our products.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a team of pioneers keenly focused on making products that not only meet but exceed expectations. That ambition is reflected in our culture of ingenuity and attention to detail. But at the end of the day, it’s our people, not just our products, that make Samson a dynamic company to work for.

Samson Rope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran). Employment is contingent on a successful background and drug screen.