Production Supervisor 2nd shift 7:00pm-7:00am

Description

This Production Supervisor directs the day-to-day production activities of their assigned area and shift, to achieve financial and operating objectives as determined by Tangent. The production supervisor is a key leadership role with overall responsibility for safety, production, continuous improvement, and talent development. This position is re-sponsible for creating a positive work environment that supports Tangent’s core values and engages team members leading to effective teamwork. Ensures compliance with Tangent policies and procedures. This position requires occasional travel from our Montgomery IL location to our Aurora IL

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cultivates an environment of safety, high performance, and team-oriented culture.
• Manages team of direct reports and is responsible for employee selection, development, mentoring, and performance management.
• Holds employees accountable to performance expectations and follows the progressive discipline policy when necessary.
• Responsible for the safety of all employees in the plant during their shift, enforcing PPE and general safety guidelines.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Oversees production quotas and schedules, ensuring standards are met or limitations are being addressed.
• Addresses production challenges immediately and with the appropriate sense of urgency.
• Plans daily production coverage to meet manufacturing expectations.
• Coordinates with sales and production planning teams to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Participates in the resolution and prevention of customer complaints and promotes positive customer rela-tionships in partnership with the quality, purchasing and supply chain organization.
• Resolves operational, manufacturing and quality issues in partnership with Maintenance and Engineering teams.
• Responsible for plant housekeeping, ensuring facility is in optimal condition during and at the end of each shift.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Strong leadership skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to make difficult decisions in a timely manner, with the best interest of employees and customer in mind.

• Comfortable having difficult conversations and holding employees accountable.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. ERP experience preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• 2-year or 4-year technical degree preferred

• 5 years manufacturing experience required

• 2 years of supervisory experience required.

• Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement experience preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standing, stooping, and bending required

• Long periods of walking or standing

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Salary : $90,000 - $100,000