What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift position at Modula Inc.?
Description
Who We Are:
Modula is the leading US manufacturer of vertical lift machines (VLM) and automated storage and retrieval systems. Modula US has Manufacturing plants in Franklin, OH and Lewiston, ME, and remote locations throughout the US. Our corporate global headquarters is in Italy with many locations around the globe. Modula’s goal is to be an exceptional workplace admired for growing and developing talented employees and leaders, building innovative products through the development of a highly skilled and engaged workforce.
Modula’s Values: We are culture and value driven; regardless of position and title we are all in all the time.
- Passion- Proud of our work/Modula, love what you do, positive energy, go the extra mile, engaging.
- Pursuit of Excellence- Continuous improvement, committed, attention to detail.
- Accountability- Lead by example, follow through, integrity, create trust with team & customers.
- Agility- Flexible & adaptable, embrace change, ability to multi-task, sense of urgency.
- Teamwork- Proactive & effective communication, respect, humility, curious, openminded, diversity.
Basic Functions and Scope of Job:
The Senior Line Supervisor will support the Production Manager by overseeing teams and activities of the production area to ensure all personnel comply with safety, quality, training, and production procedures and operate efficiently to achieve production output goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee processes to ensure compliance with applicable safety procedures and product Quality Management System requirements
- Oversee production team, acting as first-line supervisor regarding personnel issues, performance reviews, time-off requests, time card approvals, shift scheduling, policy violations, and corrective action
- Develop team to ensure proper staffing, training, safety, quality and upskilling
- Reports issues to Production Manager; provides advice when escalating production and employee relations issues to Production Manager for decision-making
- Review production orders and schedules to ensure goals are achieved, production schedules are attained, and downtime of equipment is minimized
- Monitor projected delivery dates to determine product availability and adjusts production schedules, as needed
- Review summary reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to minimize delay and prevent financial loss
- Coordinate all maintenance activities for production equipment to ensure machinery maintains efficient operations and continuously achieves all output objectives in a timely manner
- Assist in development of Standard Operations Procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Please note: this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee performing this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. Performance of other duties as assigned is expected.
Qualifications and Skills:
Preference will be given to candidates who possess supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Minimum education requirements are a high school diploma or its equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing supervisory experience
Work Environment (Position / % of time per day or frequency):
Walking / 20%
Standing / 70%
Twisting, turning, and squatting / 10%
Lifting / Up to 50 lbs.
Pulling/Pushing / Up to 150lbs using pallet jack
Must be able to pass background check and drug screening.
Modula Inc. is an EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) Employer. Our search and selection process are based on identifying qualified candidates who are highly motivated to grow with our company. Employment decisions are based on the principles of equal employment opportunity. Recruitment, testing/assessment, selection, and promotion will be administered without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, whistleblower activity, previous assertion of a claim or right under worker’s compensation, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.