What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Foamcraft?
Foamcraft is the leader in foam fabrication and has been for decades. We are looking for someone to join our family as a Production Supervisor at our Goshen, Indiana location. This is a full-time, first shift position.
Key responsibilities will include:
As the front-line leader, the Production Supervisor is instrumental in ensuring that we meet our business objectives on-time, safely, efficiently, and with a high degree of quality. They are responsible for the execution of daily production in a large facility. Performance objectives are based on six areas of focus:
- Labor Development – supervise employees with a focus on engagement, retention, training, evaluations, discipline, etc.
- Plant Performance – ensure maximum material yield and productivity
- Sales Management – ensure on-time delivery and quality products shipped
- Building & Equipment – ensure constant operation of all equipment, repair and maintenance management, housekeeping
- Safety – participation in safety committee meetings, enforcement, and training of safety policies
- Quality Systems – enforce all quality control procedures, ensure production according to customer specifications
An ideal candidate would have previous production supervision experience with an emphasis on training, development, and engagement of people. Experience in scheduling production and deliveries is desired. We are looking for someone with strong leadership skills, and an ability to motivate, foster teamwork, and communicate effectively. Must have basic PC skills, basic math skills including a high comfort level with tape measures, dimensions, spatial awareness, and an ability to read production prints. Experience with CNC machinery is extremely helpful, including equipment maintenance, diagnosis, repair, and oversight. Forklift experience is helpful. A background in manufacturing best practices is helpful, such as Lean, 5S, continuous improvement, quality systems, etc.
Foamcraft was founded in 1952. Now, over 70 years later, Foamcraft has grown from one small foam shop in downtown Indianapolis to five facilities across Indiana. We are committed to positively contributing to the community and providing creative and meaningful work.
We pride ourselves on being the best employment opportunity in Foam fabrication because of:
- Stability – We were founded over 70 years ago, and we aren’t going anywhere.
- Rest – Working on Sundays has never, and will never, be an option for us.
- Growth – Over 50% of our plant management staff worked their way up, and we are committed to ongoing development.
- Air Conditioning – Every single building at Foamcraft is air conditioned.
- Vacation – With 10 paid company holidays and generous vacation allowances, we have the most competitive vacation policy in the industry.
- Bonus – One way we show care for our employees through bonuses, including quarterly performance incentives based on plant profitability.