PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR *WEEKEND

Saturday, Sunday, and Monday

10 am to 10:30 pm

Job Description

Summary/Objective

To ensure that the daily shift plan developed by the Department Manager and Scheduling is executed and that product quality, departmental productivity, labor efficiency goals, and other objectives are met. To promote and lead LINDAR safety, quality, and productivity programs.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Foster a culture of Initiative, Integrity, Relationships and Teamwork.
• Supervise and coordinate production activities, including roto molding, and product assembly processes.
• Follow and execute production schedules assigning tasks and priorities to production teams.
• Communicate production goals, expectations and performance metrics to production teams.
• Monitor production processes and equipment, ensuring safety, quality and efficiency.
• Train and mentor production team, providing guidance, feedback and support as needed.
• Ensure compliance with production schedules, deadlines, and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Optimize production processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase productivity.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Conduct regular inspections of production areas and equipment to identify maintenance needs.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods, coordinating with supply chain and logistics teams.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality control, and maintenance teams to resolve production-related issues and implement process improvements.
• Maintain accurate production records, reports and documentation.
• Ensure accurate and timely production information and documentation.
• Support Lean principles and practices and encourage participation in LINDAR safety and Lean initiatives.
• Interview, select, and participate in the on-boarding process of new employees
• Review and approve timecards, schedule and approve vacations, develop and monitor employee performance improvement plans, and recommend employee discipline as necessary.
• Schedule employee overtime as necessary.
• Participate in team members’ performance reviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Safety & Compliance Champion: Enforce safety rules & lead by example
• Managing People Day to Day: Communication, decision making, conflict management (escalating when necessary), adaptability
• Performance Management: Setting clear expectations, providing timely effective feedback
• Engagement & Culture: Builds trust, morale, and a sense of ownership within the team, encourages feedback and models company core values.
• Results Orientation: Keeps the team on track to meet or exceed production goals
• Problem Solving Mindset: Use basic tools (5 whys, etc.) and involve team members
• Strong organizational and communications skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Thorough understanding of work instructions, bills of manufacturing (BOMs), production schedules, and other product information
• Thorough understanding of production data and data collection methodology
• Ability to develop, support, and lead a strong team
• Ability to effectively manage time in a fast-paced, challenging environment
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Adaptability and flexibility to changing production demands and priorities
• Ability to work on a standup station and work on your feet the majority of the shift
• Continuous improvement mindset

Desired Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong leadership skills
• Previous experience in production supervision or manufacturing management.
• Supervisory experience (minimum of 3 years)

Work Environment

• Professional, clean manufacturing environment with safe levels of temperature and sound variations

Physical Demands

• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Significant amount of walking

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is an exempt, full-time position (40-50 hours per week)

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Experience

• 3 year(s): Leadership

• 2 year(s): Manufactoring

Behaviors

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer
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