Supervisor, Manufacturing

The Production Supervisor will find ways to prevent waste and inefficiency in production processes while ensuring the production workforce is following the plant personnel and production standards. This hands-on Supervisor position is expected to aid the Manufacturing Manager, have direct supervision of employees and work with the manufacturing service groups.

Shift schedule: Night shift 6 days on, 2 days off rotation. 11pm-7am

Technical Skills

The primary responsibilities of the Mfg. Supervisor:

• Must be able to communicate to both management and staff clearly and informatively.
• Strong decision-making and troubleshooting skills and methods are essential.
• Works with management to develop standards for process optimization, throughput and quality.
• Manage process changes as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe and efficient work environment by following the 5S principles.
• Complete all other specially assigned tasks or projects.
  
  

Leadership Skills

• Allocate resources to ensure minimum downtime and completion of scheduled activities.
• Oversee and maintain safety practices in accordance with safe operations and in compliance with company policies.
• Provide training, guidance and coaching to employees in a consistent and constructive manner.
• Communicate shift activity to personnel and keep them informed of the changes to equipment, processes and, materials.
• Monitor manufacturing using performance boards to ensure efficiency and quality of all production jobs.
• Manage employee conduct or performance problems in a manner consistent with human resource policies. Refer to Human Resources for advice and consultation as needed.
  
  

Qualifications/Experience

• Two years of direct supervision in manufacturing position experience helpful.
• Ability to manage and treat people fairly and consistently.
• Proficiency with computer operations and programs such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) Access or other data tracking systems.
• ISO 9001 / IATF experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations.
• Analytical thinker with interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently & creatively
  
  

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in a non-environmentally controlled facility.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk approximately 8000 steps per day.
  
  

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.