Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift (Dryer Operations)

Key Responsibilities

• Creates an environment of continuous improvement
• Empowers and expects every team member to contribute to continuous improvement
• Demonstrates a core value of respectful treatment of all team members in every discussion, interaction and decision
• Desires to eliminate waste and to develop team member skill to improve lean operations
• Ensures that employees are properly trained by their Team Leader or other designated trainer in the areas of safety, quality, equipment operation and 5S
• Interface with technical staff to ensure proper support
• Establishes annual goals and objectives that support the attainment of operating metrics
• Works to continuously improve processes and reduce inventories and work in progress
• Serves as the first point of contact for employees regarding employee relations issues
• Interfaces with Union Stewards in contract and discipline issues
• Other duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge/Experience: Proven history of ability to lead with a servant leadership mindset. A minimum of one to three years of experience in a medium/high volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment is preferred. Experience with mechanical and hydraulic press operations, as well as a basic understanding of die set-up and maintenance would be beneficial. Previous Assembly line supervision experience would be preferred.
• Skills & Abilities: Must be self-driven and ambitious with proven leadership capabilities, including providing coaching, mentoring and supervision within a team environment. Proficient with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel). Strong problem-solving skills, including encouraging others on your team to think proactively and create solutions. Basic understanding of process control, production scheduling, Kaizen, Kanban and Lean manufacturing is preferred.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Manufacturing Engineering or Operations is preferred. Previous professional, internship or co-op experience will be taken into consideration as relevant experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Position involves sitting long periods, standing, manual dexterity, stooping, bending and minimal lifting.

MUST HAVE

• 1-3 years of experience in a medium/high volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with mechanical and hydraulic press operations, as well as a basic understanding of die set-up and maintenance would be beneficial.
• Must be self-driven and ambitious with proven leadership capabilities, including providing coaching, mentoring and supervision within a team environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel).
• Previous professional, internship or co-op experience will be taken into consideration as relevant experience.

NICE TO HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in business, Manufacturing Engineering or Operations is preferred.
• Previous Assembly line supervision experience would be preferred.
• Basic understanding of process control, production scheduling, Kaizen, Kanban and Lean manufacturing is preferred.