Production Shift Supervisor

About the role

The Production Shift Supervisor position is available at our site in Chaska, supporting the B10 shift employees. The role is critical in ensuring staff training and providing guidance, motivation, and ensuring work instructions are maintained and followed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe work practices and work with EHS to train and elevate a culture of safety within the team.
• Monitor work area and employees’ performance for adherence to safety procedures and managing cleanliness expectations for the machining team.
• Ensure staff training is provided for effective performance.
• Address issues with staff and keep documentation for coaching.
• Adhere to Company policies, procedures, and applicable budget requirements.
• Conduct timely employee performance reviews.
• Communicate effectively to the team regarding goals and expectations as well as with other supervisors, engineers, and management to ensure operations is one cohesive unit.
• Ensure expected output of quality products.
• Aid in investigating and evaluating quality issues and determining appropriate actions for resolution.
• Aid in writing document change orders and manufacturing instructions.
• Promote the use of Lean / Sigma Manufacturing concepts including SPC, Kanban materials management and 6s.
• Uses PDCA, visual management, schedule attainment, KANBAN, and daily improvements to monitor and adjust production requirements and resources to ensure on time shipment.
• Implement and monitor continuous quality improvement activities including waste and cost reduction, equipment and tool efficiencies and human resource planning.
• Provide daily work direction to team members and acts as first point of contact regarding any issues that may arise on shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Must be 18 years or older and have the right to work in the US without sponsorship.
• 5+ years of experience in a complex manufacturing environment preferred.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Organizational, planning and communication skills and the ability to adapt to workforce, work environment, and customer needs.
• Experience with lean and/or six sigma methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence outcomes, build alignment, and collaborate across functions and organizational levels.

Qualifications

• Lift up to 40 lbs. as necessary.
• Work in a manufacturing environment, including time on the production floor.
• Move through industrial spaces, stand for periods of time, and comply with safety and PPE requirements.

Skills

• Lean / Sigma Manufacturing concepts including SPC, Kanban materials management and 6s.
• PDCA, visual management, schedule attainment, KANBAN, and daily improvements.
• Continuous quality improvement activities including waste and cost reduction, equipment and tool efficiencies and human resource planning.

Benefits

• Compensation: $80,000-95,000 annual range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills and experience for the role.
• Annual Bonus Eligible.
• Grossly generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match.
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs.
• Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays a year.
• Paid time off (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge.

Pay

$80,000-95,000 annual range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills and experience for the role.

Schedule

Monday – Thursday 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM.