1st Shift Production Supervisor

Job Description

Pay Range: $69,000 - $85,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications

MITER Brands™ is a residential window and door manufacturer that provides a leading portfolio of window and door brands for the new construction and replacement segments. MITER Brands, also known as Milgard, MI Windows & Doors and PGTI is one of the nation’s largest suppliers of vinyl windows and patio doors, with plants across the country.

This role directs the activities of one or more departments in safety, quality and efficiency, and resolves problems relating to his/her area by utilizing the Team Leader and Area Leaders to ensure the operational goals of the area(s) are met.

Responsibilities

• Directs team members with respect to achieve safety, quality, and production goals set by senior management.
• Produces the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost consistent with best manufacturing practices.
• Provides a safe work environment for all team members.
• Recognizes and takes steps to resolve operating problems in order to minimize their impact on the operations.
• Cooperates with all departments to assure a coordinated work relationship exists at all times.
• Responsible for inventory usage and all other department costs.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records (I.E. timecards, downtime records, absentee records, etc.)
• Enforces company policies in a fair and consistent manner.
• Meet customer load dates by ensuring all scheduled products are made on-time, accurate, and 100% complete
• Encourages and implement team member suggestions for improving safety, quality, productivity, plant environment.
• Keeps Production Supervisor II/Manager informed on operating and/or employee problems, which may require their attention or knowledge.
• Maintains consistent communications and daily department meetings.
• Arranges to have appropriate production records prepared and maintained.
• Keeps records of departmental activities, as required.
• Assures efficient and economical utilization of materials, improvement of methods, and elimination of wasteful practices within the department.
• Establishes accountabilities and goals used for performance evaluation.
• Performs other duties as required or directed.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Management, or related field and two to three years of front-line leadership in manufacturing setting, or a sufficient combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential functions of the position
• Minimum of 5 years manufacturing and 2 years of leadership experience
• Ability to read, interpret and enforce regulations and policies in accordance with Company guidelines.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, bilingual preferred (Spanish) or (Chin).
• Familiar with lean manufacturing principles
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with other departments and customers.
• Must have excellent leadership skills.
• Able to train and motivate department personnel.
• Ability to work flexible hours depending upon the needs of the department.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook.
  
  

What We Offer

At MITER Brands, we invest in your health, wealth, and wellness. Our comprehensive benefits package supports you and your eligible spouse/dependents while helping you achieve your personal and professional goals.

We offer competitive pay, a 401(k) with company match, and generous paid time off to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Health & Wellness

• Three comprehensive medical plan options
• Prescription drug coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Teladoc virtual healthcare services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Wellness Clinic
  
  

Financial Protection

• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
  
  

Additional Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Legal Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Team Member Discount Program
  
  

MITER Brands, including MI Windows and Doors, Milgard, and PGT Innovations, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Work Authorization And Sponsorship Disclosure

The Company does not offer employer sponsorship at this time. Therefore, candidates must provide truthful and complete information regarding their eligibility to work in the U.S. and any current or future need for employment sponsorship. Misrepresentation regarding work authorization or sponsorship need at any stage of the hiring process will result in disqualification from consideration, rescission of an employment offer, or termination of employment.