Manufacturing Production Supervisor- Maryville, TN

General Responsibility

This position is accountable for the safety, performance and direct supervision of the hourly associates.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan manpower assignments and ensure execution of the production schedules in support of the workload ensuring the most efficient and cost-effective use of both human and material resources to meet customer demands.
• Confirms all required documentation and computer entries are completed accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Provides employees in manufacturing with continuous coaching on proper techniques and procedures.
• Performs follow-up checks during the shift and provides management with feedback regarding the performance of individual employees.
• Provide for safety and security of employees and Company property by ensuring a safe working environment and assuring that all operations follow all corporate policies and government regulations.
• Handle all day-to-day supervisory responsibilities for personnel related to work performance evaluation, and disciplinary actions per company policy.
• Responsible for meeting all company and department KPI’s.
• Ensures product quality and that all manufacturing activities follow or exceed applicable quality procedures and standards.
• Must be able to recognize defects or errors in all production work centers.
• Identify, document, and implement procedures to reduce costs, eliminate waste, and improve overall efficiency.
• Attends and participates in twice per shift Daily Operations Review to discuss daily performance and actions to address challenges.
• Elevates daily challenges when support is needed.
• Communicates effectively with other department counterparts as well as Operations Manager daily.

Job Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Experience with SAP management software systems.
• Able to achieve results through teamwork – Is open to diverse ideas, works inclusively and collaboratively, holds self and others accountable, and will involve others to accomplish individual and team goals.
• Able to deal with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to drive results, set clear expectations, and solve problems.
• Effective written, oral, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Continuous Improvement background.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to work overtime as needed or adjust shift as necessary.
• Visual aptitude – must be able to see with or without correction.
• Communication – ability to communicate verbally or non-verbally.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Must be able to walk, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, reach and grasp for varying periods of time during a consecutive 12 hour period.

Education

• 3-5 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in high speed assembly and lean manufacturing or packaging operations preferred.
• TQM, Team Building, self-directed work force experience preferred.
• Experience in maintaining safety programs and developing ergonomic solutions.