Job Description

JOB TITLE: Production Supervisor – 2nd SHIFT/3rd Shift

JOB CODE: Production Supervisor

JOB LEVEL: B9

FUNCTION: Operations

SUBFUNCTION: Manufacturing

REPORTS TO: Operations / Production Manager

To coordinate all manufacturing related activities in the department including Environmental/Health/Safety administration, Quality Systems, internal customer interface, preventive and daily maintenance, daily operations, productivity and positive employee relations. Coordinate the activities of the manufacturing employees and set-up personnel. Work closely with the following departments: Human Resource, Quality, and Engineering and Maintenance personnel.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment for all employees and compliance with plant policies and procedures including requirements for TS16949.

• Supporting positive employee relations initiates.
• Champion Change and challenge “status quo”
• Coach and Develop associates including providing performance feedback.

• Must be able to assess strengths and developmental needs of employees as well as provide challenging assignments and opportunities for development.

• Foster Teamwork at the cell level, value stream level and organizational level

• Assure that quality, productivity, and cost are meeting goals, utilizing BOS to drive improvement and monitor performance.

• Fulfill production schedules to meet customer needs.

• Work closely with production employees and Engineering to assure parts specifications comply.

• Manage and monitor the relationship of downtime, changeovers, and process improvements as it directly relates to quality, efficiency, and scrap.

• Promote ideas and proposals persuasively and energetically and have a clear vision of performance goals for the plant/business.

• Adaptable to the changing demands to meet goals.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent education, college degree preferred; two to five years’ experience in manufacturing, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Good computer skills
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Proven record of pro-active leadership

• Above average structured problem-solving techniques and documentation skills

• Supervisor Experience

• Strong customer service orientation

• A team player who is result driven, able to work under pressure, has strong leadership skills, high energy, strong organizational skills, is empathetic and able to deal with issues in an open, honest manner.

• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors
• Must be willing and able to work any shift.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Stand in place for long periods of time and use dexterity of hands to handle and feel materials.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move more weight with the safety assistance of another employee.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Temperatures will vary in the factory (hot to cold).
• Noise levels in the work environment are usually loud, requiring hearing protection.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.