Shop Supervisor - 2nd Shift

***2nd shift, 2pm - 1:30am, Monday - Thursday***  

Essential Duties:

• Ensures safe working environment for all subordinates/associates; champions safety and environmental regulatory compliance.
• Supports quality product/process per established Quality Management System
• Participates in root cause investigations.
• Supports corrective/preventative actions and mistake-proofing.
• Provides direct supervision to nonexempt associates
• May participate in the interviewing and hiring processes
• Ensures on the job training is accomplished/completed as required
• Plans, assigns, and directs work
• Writes and administers performance reviews and disciplinary notices to associates as required; addresses employee issues and resolves problems.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's guidelines, procedures and policies plus applicable laws; exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.
• Fully aware of skill level of all subordinates and develops training plans to enhance individual skill sets and overall factory flexibility and efficiency.
• Implements activities in production unit(s) to meet production goals, quality and cost objectives
• Reviews and prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, efficiency, material supply and personnel resources.
• Assigns associates to maximize production objectives, maintain quality and attain output requirements.
• Informs assigned associates of production and/or material problems and coordinates with support groups to resolve operational problems affecting schedules.
• Participates in establishing and modifying operational methods and processes by recommending changes in materials, equipment, and procedures.
• Maintains a variety of reports, records and production documentation to reflect schedules, performance, methods, and other manufacturing aspects

Knowledge and Abilities: Excellent communication (verbal and written) and inter-personal skills.  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of organization; Ability to calculate geometric and trigonometric functions (“shop math”) and good geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) skills; Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced factory environment. Ability to deal with a variety of changing situations and to provide expedited delivery support.

Education and Experience:  Associate's degree (A.A.) from two-year college or technical school or equivalent experience (BS/BA preferred).  Minimum 3-5 years supervisory experience and/or related training. Experienced in quality/continuous improvement initiatives, and MS Office applications.