Production Supervisor | 2nd Shift

Pioneer Metal Finishing is the leading surface engineering company in North America. For over 75 years, we’ve delivered consistent, quality metal finishing solutions for mission-critical applications. Our advanced surface modification technologies and scalable execution improve the performance of mission-critical products and enhance brand value for companies in the healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets. We encourage you to learn more about opportunities with Pioneer Metal Finishing and join our team today!

Job Summary

The production supervisor is responsible for helping the division achieve its goals by engaging employees, promoting a culture of safety, and optimizing the production process. The role provides direct supervision for hourly employees within his/her department.  This position will be working closely with the production manager and general manager to meet goals for daily production and profitability. 

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Plans labor requirements to match employee work hours with production needs. Adjusts as necessary to achieve response to customer needs while maintaining employee morale and budget adherence.
• Promotes a culture of safety with all employees at all times including ensuring employees are meeting the job specific safety standards as well as division or organizational safety requirements.
• Provides support and motivates all shift personnel and assist the team in achieving the daily production schedule designed to meet our customer expectations.
• Supervises, develops, and coaches team leads in all aspects of the job, including the proper techniques, work instructions, production methods, quality assurance and plant operation.
• Maintains strong relationship with employees to including continuous communication and performance feedback to recognize contributions and address performance gaps.
• Responsible for the achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)/goals in collaboration with other internal departments. Promotes communication and teamwork with a focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and good housekeeping throughout the plant.
• Communicates daily goals to team and reinforces positive results and removes barriers to goal achievement.
• Works in conjunction with Human Resources on all personnel issues including performance management and necessary disciplinary actions defined in Pioneer Metal Finishing handbook.
• Conducts annual and periodic performance reviews in alignment with company processes and timeframes. Includes recommending pay increases within company guidelines.
• Develops job specific training content and supports on-the-job training programs and ensures compliance for training completion of required programs.
• Ensures workforce adheres to policies of the company handbook.
• Ensures department team understands and delivers on Customer expectations, including both internal and external customers. Represents the company professionally when interacting with customers and vendors at all times.
• Assists in planning labor requirements, adjusting as necessary to maintain flexibility in order to meet customer needs. Manages labor costs within budget.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and potential solutions to close the gap. Engages team members in implementing process improvements.  Understands how to elevate large opportunities to key stakeholders within the organization. 
• Must complete all required documentation.
• Performs other miscellaneous job duties and related functions as needed.

• 5 years of Strong Leadership experience in a labor-intensive production/manufacturing environment

• Preferred Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Operations, or a related field preferred

• Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely, creative manner.

• Lean manufacturing experience preferred.
• ISO certification experience preferred.

• Must maintain a “Hands-on” style, willing and capable of taking a lead role in technical problem-solving efforts.
• Strong Presence and proven success motivating a workforce. 
• Excellent teamwork and teambuilding skills with proven ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively and cooperatively with employees, vendors, and customers at all levels.
• Previous experience creating a vision, setting goals, holding teams accountable and driving results.
• High sense of urgency 
• Previous success managing in a continuously changing environment. 
• Desire for future growth & responsibilities

We offer the following benefits to All Employees immediately upon hire:

• Next-Day Pay: Don’t wait for payday; access your daily pay the next day!
• Quarterly Incentive Program: Paid based on hours worked and business results
• Paid company holidays
• Shift Differentials for 2nd and 3rd shift
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• On-the-Job Training and Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Fun Recognition Events and more!

Full-Time Employees (30 hours per week) may participate in the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Eligibility begins on the 1stof the month, following your start date)
• Paid Time Off: 80 Hours earned in your first year
• Access to Garner Incentive or a Health Savings Account up to $3,000 annually
• 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 2% of bi-weekly contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Additional benefits for employee purchase: life insurance, critical illness, voluntary accident, and accidental death & dismemberment
• LiveHealth Online, virtual doctor visits