Production Supervisor- 2nd Shift

About Us

HSM Company History  |  HSM HEART Company Values  |  Who is HSM to our customers?

Founded in 1944, HSM is a third generation, privately held company with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to our people. With 25 locations across the U.S. and corporate headquarters in Hickory, NC and Huntersville, NC, we specialize in manufacturing components for furniture, bedding, transportation, packaging, automotive, and healthcare industries. Our expertise also includes designing and building automated production machinery. HSM products from sofa springs to swimming pool noodles and bus seats, touch everyday life in countless ways.

At HSM, our success is built on our people. We foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, and shared success. If you’re looking for a meaningful place to grow and make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Summary: While reporting directly to the department supervisor, directly assist hourly employees to meet quality, productivity, and performance goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to be a strong team player and work in a team environment with a diverse group of personalities.
• Responsible for operating equipment, performing setup tasks, and fulfilling department coordinator responsibilities.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task in a high paced working environment.
• Ability to meet standard production efficiency.  
• Managing JD Edwards shop floor procedures.
• Employee training and development.
• Provide leadership to coordinate employee production and performance.

• Paperwork related to assigned area must be completed daily.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Support and participate in continuous improvement events (CSI) and projects.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations and guidelines as it pertains to our plant; Hazcom, Lockout/tagout, hearing conservation and personal protective equipment.
• Monitor production performance, identify areas of improvement, and take corrective action as needed.
• Collaborate under supervision to oversee, prioritize staffing assignments, adjust plans to accommodate high-priority tasks, and coordinate machine demand and individual capabilities.
• Work with material handler to ensure inventory levels and proper stock rotation are completed.
• Troubleshoot production issues and resolve them in a timely manner.
• Conduct productive DIM meetings that effectively communicate the daily goals and previous shift performance of machinery.
• Work effectively with other departments that support the manufacturing process.
• Ensure that all relevant quality and productivity data is recorded, reported, and actioned in an efficient and safe manner.
• Assist in development of new product and existing production processes.
• Mentor and set an example for all staff on the production floor.
• Act as a point of contact on the production floor to all other assigned departments.
• Make sure that production personnel adhere to proper manufacturing procedures and safety protocols.
• Ensure preventative maintenance on equipment and partner with supervisor for equipment troubleshooting and repair.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with employees.
• Help setup personnel maintain the operation of scheduled machines while conducting setup tasks and addressing halted machinery.
• Adapt the plan for high priority items.
• Verify that the appropriate raw materials are positioned correctly at the designated machinery.
• Verify inventory transfer with weekly location audits.

Why Join Us?

• Health & Wellness: Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including an innovative global healthcare option for qualified participants.
• Retire: 401(k) with company match, fully vested from day one.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO: 104 hours of Vacation company paid holidays.
• On-Site Medical Clinics: Free for you and covered dependents.
• Teladoc: 24/7 access with no copay.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement, professional development assistance and career growth opportunities.
• Discounts: Enjoy discounts with HSM partners, including Dollywood Parks & Resort, Verizon Wireless, and more.

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At HSM, we believe that our diversity creates a productive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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