Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

The Production Supervisor is a key member of the EDCO Products Manufacturing team. This full-time, exempt position is based in Hopkins, MN and reports to the Production Manager. This is a 2^nd shift position with normal working hours of 3:00 pm – 1:30 am, Monday-Thursday. This individual is responsible for closely managing and overseeing the daily set up and process of production operation. This individual is required to manage, train, and develop temporary and full-time labor, delegate daily production work and ensure quality. As a leader of EDCO’s Manufacturing team, you will be accountable for the success of your shift’s safety, quality and delivery performance.

 Essential Duties & Responsibilities

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed described. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Assume role of safety champion for team, ensuring that safety rules are followed and corrective measures are implemented to create a safer work environment
• Ensures all incidents, near misses and safety observations are reported correctly.
• Assume role of continuous improvement champion for the team, participating in daily continuous improvement activities and/or kaizen activity that drives improvement of safety, quality and delivery performance
• Maintains 5S standards across all work areas and equipment
• Execute daily production schedules and adjust and adapt to changes
• Drives attainment to plan while managing changeovers, downtime, and constraints
• Maintains control during breakdowns, shortages, and unexpected disruptions.
• Leads daily shift huddles to drive proactive and informative communication
• Conducts structured start of shift briefings and end of shift handoffs.
• Sets clear expectations for performance, behavior and defined standards.
• Collaborate with other supervisors, planners, engineering and maintenance to ensure alignment of 2^nd shift team with manufacturing goals
• People leadership include hiring, coaching, disciplinary action, performance evaluation and individual goal setting to create a high functioning team
• Develops and monitors daily department and individual goals
• Troubleshoots and initiates resolutions to manufacturing problems

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

 Competencies

• Ability to deliver results through structured execution and relentless follow-through
• Sets clear expectations, coaches in real time, and holds the team accountable
• Ability to effectively manage, train and develop direct reports and create a cohesive Production team
• Ability to solve problems and make difficult, time-sensitive leadership decisions under pressure 
• Ability to read and write effectively and communicate well with direct reports and management
• Possess attention to detail and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize work, balance responsibilities and meet production deadlines through effective time management and organization 
• Ability to effectively operate a forklift
• Intermediate computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. ERP/MRP experience is desired

 Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing setting, ideally 5 years 
• 2 or more years of supervisory experience preferred
• NetSuite or any ERP experience preferred
• Spanish is a plus
• Lean or 6-Sigma certification is a plus 

 Working Environment

• Industrial manufacturing environment with loud equipment, moving mechanical parts and very hot work areas.
• Individuals are regularly required to stand, walk, use steps, stoop and crouch. Must be able to occasionally lift 50 lbs. or more.   

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed described. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position

About EDCO Products

Headquartered in Hopkins, Minnesota, EDCO Products Inc. is one of the largest privately held manufacturers of pre-finished exterior building materials in the United States. Named the 2018 Manufacturer of the Year by the Minnesota Manufacturing Alliance, EDCO designs and manufactures a full line of siding, roofing, soffit, and rainwear products. It has established distributor partnerships across the United States and Canada.

For over 75 years, EDCO has continued to set the standard for quality, service, and innovation. Every employee contributes to our success. Know you will be challenged and rewarded – and success is shared because we’re in it together. EDCO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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EDCO Products is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.