Shift Supervisor

SHIFT SUPERVISOR NON-EXEMPT

Position Summary: 

This position is responsible for supervising and directing the work of the Team Leader and Skilled Operators for the Line 4 Production Department. The duties outlined in this Job Description are expected to be completed in a professional, safe and quality minded manner, and per all Company Policies, Procedures and additional expectations as outlined by position Supervisor.

Major Job Responsibilities:

• Perform job duties in compliance with site safety rules, with the intent of supporting an injury-free work environment. 
• Assist the plant manager and safety manager with the implementation of the site safety systems. 
  1. Notify the plant manager and/or safety manager of any safety systems malfunctions or violations.  
• Demonstrate leadership and commitment to the site quality management system through personal accountability, systems integration, and risk-based thinking. 
• Oversee the operation of an automated continuous production line and facilitate maximum capacity with minimum downtime. 
• Direct the work of team members assigned to the shift.
• Ensure all training is being done and documented appropriately for new team members assigned to the shift. 
• Document disciplinary issues and report to Production Manager and HR Manager.
• Complete shift reports with accuracy.
• Ensure all employees are using approved safe work practices.
• Be able to perform duties of a skilled operator, including making adjustments to line process to ensure high quality product using the HMI (Human Machine Interface) at all line stations.
• Anticipate and troubleshoot problems to correct or prevent interruptions to the line.
• Control production limits using HMI
• Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to ensure consistent performance of quality checks and appropriate response to results.
• Routinely perform preventative maintenance and key part replacement when applicable.
• Maintain work area and equipment cleanliness.
• Work as a team with other operators and lab technician on each shift, maintaining communication using verbal skills (“hand-off” meetings), written skills (emails, logs, reports), and body language (during the shift)

Additional Job-Related Responsibilities:

Example:

• Flexibility in shift scheduling
• Maintenance Day
• Overtime as required by Supervisor / Project
• Professional Behavior
• Provide Backup in other Company Areas as needed
• Projects as assigned
• Environmental Consideration / Adherence
• Specific Expectation per position
• Maintain Safe Work Practices / Incident Reporting
• Specific Expectation for Position
• Mentor / Train Co-Workers
• Cross Train – Other related positions or work areas
• Night Shift / Day Shift

Job Specific Requirements:

Physicality:

• Able to consistently lift items 50 – 100 lbs.
• Stand for 8 – 12 hours per shift
• Reach above head 4 hours per shift

Expected Work Schedule / Shift:

• Shift – A B C or D
• Night / Day
• Must report to shift and clock in prior to 5:30 am / pm
• Must perform a pre-shift meeting 5:50 am / pm 
• Required Overtime based on business / staffing requirements
• Expectation of occasional voluntary or mandatory non-scheduled shift coverage

Education / Skills:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent GED
• AS Degree in Specific Field or BS/BA Preferred
• Two years of experience in continuous process manufacturing or a technical field.
• Certification in Career Field if Required
• Powered Industrial Truck or other equipment experience
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English
• Communication Skills
• Computer Skills (Microsoft Office)
• Management Experience 6-10 employees
• Ability to work with others and in team environment, or as an individual
• Etc.….

General:

• Follow all Company Policies / Procedures 
• Professionalism and Respect towards all members of Spuntech Team
• Provide mentorship as needed
• Diligence in Quality and Safety in all areas of your work performance and practices

Company Specific Competency Training:

Safety Training, Emergency Action Plan, Haz-com, Evacuation Process, Quality Training, Hazard and Safety Reporting Procedure, Incident Reporting, Damaged Property Reporting, Fall Protection Program, Confined Space Procedures, Hot Work Permit Program, and others deemed necessary.

Hierarchal Reporting:

• Reports to Line 4 Production Manager, Production Engineer, Production Tech.
• Functional Reporting to Shift Supervisor or Designee