Assistant Production Supervisor
Industrial Pallet Corp · Mitchell, IN · 2 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead & Build Culture
- Build trust, accountability, and teamwork on the floor
- Communicate expectations clearly and consistently
- Address issues directly and professionally
- Model IPC’s core values every day
- Maintain a professional appearance and leadership presence
- Champion Safety
- Lead a strong safety culture through training, coaching, and accountability
- Conduct weekly safety meetings and production/process training
- Perform regular safety inspections and follow up on findings
- Set the example for proper PPE usage
- Work toward and maintain a zero recordable accident environment
- Drive Production & Efficiency
- Attend weekly Mitchell Leadership meetings on Tuesdays at 7:30 AM
- Maintain a culture of quality — consistent production of dimensionally accurate lumber with quick resolution of any known defects
- Maintain a culture of productivity by operating at or above budgeted goals
- Maintain a culture of log efficiency by operating at or above budgeted goals
- Cover for the 3rd Shift Production Supervisor any time they are off work
- Minimize overtime through effective planning and cross-training
- Develop & Retain People
- Proactively and continuously engage the entire team to reduce fire risk by every available means
- Daily housekeeping goal: clean floors and machinery at the end of every shift
- Communicate effectively and actively support other IPC supervisors
- Deliver excellent customer service to both internal customers (201 & 101) and external customers
- Coach and develop team leaders and production employees; build strong relationships with team members
- Support employee growth and improve retention through consistent, caring leadership
What We’re Looking For
- 5-7 years prior supervisory or lead experience in manufacturing, recycling, or industrial operations
- Experience leading a minimum of 20 - 50 team members at a time
- Bilingual English and Spanish - a plus
- Strong communication and people leadership skills
- A safety-first mindset
- Ability to coach, train, and hold teams accountable
- Organized, dependable, and team-oriented
- Able to work 3rd Shift Hours - 7:15 PM - 6 AM - Sunday - Thursday