Production Supervisor 2nd Shift

About the Role

Responsible for the operations of the entire production facility, excluding purchasing, personnel, and other activities not directly related to production. Oversight of all production employees and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation of the entire production facility, including installation and repairs of major equipment.
• Oversee and supervise all production supervisors and employees.
• Initiate programs to set and maintain quality, efficiencies, and production levels to high standards within the industry and communicate standards to staff.
• Evaluate new trends (methods and machinery, safety programs and standards, etc.) within the manufacturing industry. Make recommendations and assist in planning, equipment purchases, and budgeting.
• Maintain excellent working conditions, a safe work environment, and high morale within the plant.
• Keep Plant Manager (or General Manager) informed regarding problems or situations that may affect the overall production operation of the plant.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED plus college and/or appropriate technical courses.
• Five years experience as a proven manager.
• Five years corrugated manufacturing experience.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Strong math/algebra skills.
• Problem solving and critical thinking.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree.
• Superior time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple issues concurrently and lead effective meetings.
• Teaching skills to function effectively as a trainer in both technical and administrative aspects.
• Excellent crisis management with high emotional control under adverse conditions.
• Strong employee relations skills, including active listening, performance appraisal, feedback, conflict resolution, and motivational skills.
• Demonstrated confidence with a consistent leadership style and professional assertiveness.
• Professional appearance to represent the company as a managerial figure.

Skills

• Leadership and team supervision.
• Quality and efficiency program development.
• Budgeting and equipment planning.
• Safety and morale management.

Benefits

• Eligible for insurance benefits within 1 month.
• 401(k) with partial match at 3 months.
• Paid vacation days at 6 months.
• Dental insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending account.
• Health insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Life insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Vision insurance.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to walk, talk, and hear.
• Frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work space is not climate controlled and can reach both hot and cold extremes (30 degrees – 110 degrees Fahrenheit). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performance Measurements

• Operating standards: Meet or exceed annual standards in quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction, and productivity.
• Personal growth: Develop and agree on annual professional goals with superior.
• Employee relations: Evaluated on behaviors associated with human interaction, respect, and communication.
• Creativity: Active participation in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.