Production Shift Coordinator

About the role

The Production Supervisor oversees and coordinates activities in a fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities include establishing production standards, managing budgets, coordinating with various departments, analyzing reports, and implementing improvements.

Responsibilities

• Confer with management to establish production and quality control standards.
• Operate within the budget and cost controls to obtain data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery of products ordered.
• Plan and coordinate production activities with all plant departments.
• Establish production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.
• Review and analyze all reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, operating or production problems.
• Develop and implement operating methods and procedures through appropriate channels designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
• Revise production schedules and priorities as a result of equipment failure or operating problems.
• Work with Process Engineering on equipment modifications to improve production and quality of products.
• Oversee Maintenance, Quality, and Materials on the off-shifts as needed.
• Compile, store, and retrieve production data.
• Participate in production when personnel shortages or production challenges occur.
• Overnight travel to customer location may be required to support product-related quality issues.
• Directly supervise team members per shift in the department.
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of Team Members.
• Makes sure daily activities of Maintenance, Quality, and Shipping personnel on the shift are monitored.
• Carrries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Interviews, hires, trains, appraises performance, rewards, disciplines, coaches, and addresses complaints and resolves problems.

Requirements

• One year certificate from college or technical school; and two plus years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience as a Production Supervisor in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Experience in dealing with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Internet software; Inventory software; Manufacturing software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software, and Oracle ERP.
• Valid drivers license required.

Skills

• Leadership skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Team management skills
• Communication skills

Benefits

At UGN, you're not just joining a company – you're joining a team that's committed to excellence, empowerment, and making every Team Member feel valued. Explore the UGN Way today, and let’s create the future together.

Pay

Details on pay will be provided during the interview process.

Schedule

The Production Supervisor works on the 3rd shift (10:30p - 7a).