Job 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 responsible 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

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 relationships 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.

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