What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor - Production position at Primex Plastics Corp?
Primex Plastics Corporation, an international leader in the extruded plastic industry, is seeking a 2nd shift Production Supervisor for our Reedsburg, WI facility.
Position: Production Supervisor – 2nd shift
Full-time, Exempt
Hours: Typically, this role will work 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. but flexibility is required.
Monday through Friday is standard, with occasional weekend shifts
Setting: This role spends most of their time on the production floor with exposure to heat, noise, and machinery. PPE is required.
Position Summary:
Responsible for supervising and coordinating manufacturing operations on assigned shift to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and employee performance meet Primex standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and coach employees to achieve performance objectives by providing strong and effective leadership.
- Delegate work assignments and prioritize duties to maximize the efficient and effective use of personnel.
- Coach, train, manage, and appraise the performance of production staff, including frequent instruction and feedback, regularly scheduled performance reviews, and as-needed disciplinary actions.
- Promote and enforce safety programs and policies. Participate in safety meetings, incident investigations, and continuous improvement efforts to ensure a safe work environment for all.
- Make recommendations and encourage employee feedback to improve efficiencies and reduce costs related to processes and equipment.
- Maintain general oversight of building conditions including cleanliness and safety concerns.
- Communicate and interact effectively with all employees on all shifts.
- Coordinate with other supervisors and departments across shifts.
- Promote employee morale, engagement, and teamwork.
- Lead by example.
The information above is intended to be a summary and does not list all required duties.
Desired Qualifications:
- 3 years of work experience in a leadership role is required, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to mentor, motivate, and develop employees.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise independent judgement
- Effective organizational and time-management skills
- Mechanical aptitude
- Basic computer skills
Benefits:
- Clean and safe work environment
- Stable employment
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Rx benefits at low out-of-pocket costs
- Company-paid life & disability insurance
- Paid vacation & personal time
- 11 paid holidays
- Retirement plan with company match
- And much much more!
Core hours are 3:00-11:00 p.m. with additional time as needed to organize daily activities.
This is an exempt position and requires flexibility but one could expect approximately 40-45 hours per week, on average.