PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR 1ST SHIFT

Responsibilities

• Supervise, evaluate and direct personnel on shift in performing operations according to sound operating principles and company policies and procedures
• Stimulate maximum safety, efficiency and productivity of production workers; ensure proper training of employees
• Anticipate and determine causes of delays in shift operations and take appropriate actions to meet production schedules
• Monitor and confirm that machinery, equipment and facilities are properly maintained and sanitized for efficient production
• Arrange to have appropriate production records prepared and maintained (i.e., payroll, yields)
• Work closely with other production supervisors and management to promote efficiency and teamwork in each department and in plant facility
• Attend meetings as scheduled or called
• Perform various other duties as needed or as assigned

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge and technical skill in a variety of production jobs
• Supervisory skills; good interpersonal relations; ability to handle conflict
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Team Player with leadership skills
• Experience in leading groups of operating employees, including setting team and individual objectives, managing individual and team performance and building a team approach to problem solving

Qualifications

• Outstanding communication skills in order to lead engage and motivate individuals and/or teams
• A thorough understanding of lean manufacturing principles and leadership applications within a manufacturing environment
• Strong proficiency with personal computer software with knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and multiple applications required
• Detail oriented and strong analytical skills
• Highly organized
• Spanish/English bilingual desired but not required

Skills

• Extensive knowledge and technical skill in a variety of production jobs
• Supervisory skills; good interpersonal relations; ability to handle conflict
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Team Player with leadership skills
• Experience in leading groups of operating employees, including setting team and individual objectives, managing individual and team performance and building a team approach to problem solving

Benefits

• Full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan

Pay

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

• Variable schedule based on operational needs