Mfg. Production Supervisor

About the role

The Production Supervisor oversees the Coil Coating Operation's daily supervision, direction, advisement, and training of manufacturing team members. This role focuses on safety, quality, and environmental responsibility while meeting customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervises operations on assigned shift(s) by directing the workforce and guiding staff leaders.
• Maintains time and daily shift production records and reporting.
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces all safety and plant policies/regulations.
• Fairly administers the company's work rules and policies, including investigation of accidents and incidents.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, including environmental standards.
• Ensures employees on the shift wear proper PPE and follow safety rules.
• Conducts required training regarding safety, operations, set-up changeover, etc.
• Inspects products to verify quality conformance to specifications and directs machine adjustments as needed.
• Makes decisions to ensure quality standards and production volume are met.
• Works with the maintenance department to ensure machinery functions properly.
• Recommends and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and equipment use to increase production efficiencies.
• Maintains effective communication with the Plant Manager and all production employees.
• Collaborates with the quality department on customer issues/returns to identify and correct problem areas.
• Attends staff meetings as directed by the Plant Manager.
• Keeps the working area clean and orderly at all times.
• Works with other production supervisors and staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma required; advanced education at a Technical or Vocational School preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of hands-on supervisory/management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Process control experience a plus.
• Steel, slitting, coil coating, and other steel-related experience strongly preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to train, motivate, and direct production employees.
• Ability to work long and irregular hours in response to customer demands and production problems.
• Willing and able to work a night shift position.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Qualifications

• Safety and quality-minded.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Proven ability to manage multiple operations while maintaining high employee morale and productivity.
• Ability to train, develop, and motivate employees using team-building concepts and continuous improvement philosophy.

Physical Demands

• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Capable of lifting at least 50 lbs.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing plant environment with dirt, dust, and temperature fluctuations based on seasonal conditions (minimal fans and heaters).
• Exposure to large machinery with moving parts, forklift traffic, and material storage.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401k with company match.
• Paid Time Off.
• Company-paid $50,000 life insurance.
• Employee Referral Program ($1,750).

Pay

Starting at $28.00 hourly.

Schedule

Full-time, night shift position.