Production Supervisor 2nd or 3rd shift

About the role

Supervises the activities of production personnel engaged in all facets of the manufacturing function.

Responsibilities

• Implements operational strategies in assigned area(s) to assure company objectives in the areas of safety, productivity, quality, customer service, sales, human capital, cost and profitability
• Accountable for assigned area’s key performance metrics including machine and labor efficiencies and provides guidance to production associates to ensure scorecard objectives are met
• Supports capacity planning process to meet internal and external customer on-time-delivery demands
• Collaborates with cross-functional leaders to support continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence
• Provides guidance on staffing, training, employee relations and performance management to develop and enhance the salaried and hourly production team, working closely with direct reports
• Interacts with key stakeholders to provide technical support and/or resolve order problems or complaints
• Maintains industry, professional and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and reviewing professional publications

Requirements

• High School diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience required

Skills

• Knowledge of and ability to use and influence organization's policies, standards and procedures guiding manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of methods, accepted practices, considerations and regulatory requirements associated with safety and protection of workers, environment and site
• Knowledge of the existing and planned approaches and methods for manufacturing products or product components
• Knowledge of day-to-day and strategic issues, operational requirements and management of a manufacturing facility
• Knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility
• Knowledge of technologies and applications used in manufacturing products and in the optimization of manufacturing processes

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Primarily works in a production and/or warehouse setting with time also spent in an office setting. Frequent walking and standing required. Occasional travel may be required. Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.