Production Supervisor - 3rd shift

About the Role

Emerge is recruiting a Production Supervisor for a direct-hire position in Winsted, CT with a global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The role involves supervising shop floor personnel to meet business objectives, promoting and implementing quality, productivity, and ABS initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Supervise an effective team, including planning and holding meetings, preparing and conducting performance appraisals, managing staffing levels (vacations, overtime, leaves of absence), assisting with career development, approving time and attendance, and prioritizing work assignments.
• Provide effective feedback to employees, both positive and negative, and maintain appropriate documentation for disciplinary actions.
• Direct training and orientation of employees to ensure EHS rules are known and understood, improve work performance, and acquaint employees with company policies and procedures.
• Review production and operating reports and resolve operations, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Work with engineering to improve overall operational effectiveness and support continuous improvement activities and set-up reduction.
• Oversee EH&S functions and implement ABS principles, including housekeeping, cleanliness, and safety compliance for the manufacturing area.
• Follow policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and perform all other job duties as assigned.
• Interact with employees and other departments to manage the flow of product through the operation.
• Create awareness among assigned employees of Company policies, regulations, procedures, and business initiatives; enforce compliance and act as a resource for information.
• Respond to emergencies, troubleshoot production problems, investigate and analyze issues, and recommend corrective actions.
• Requisition tools, equipment, and supplies required for operations.
• Plan, develop, and implement new methods and procedures to improve operations, minimize costs, and enhance labor and material utilization.
• Confer with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend improvements.
• Support and assist employees with certified operator requirements.
• Record manufacturing/cell board data manually or by computer as required.
• Identify cross-training needs and support employee development.
• Ensure work instructions and quality procedures are available and being used.
• Maintain familiarity and compliance with corporate and plant protocols, including EHS, SOX, Ethics of Business Conduct, ABS, ASAT, ISO, and export control.
• Review department inventory position, including raw materials.
• Achieve EHS metrics as outlined annually and actively participate in EHS programs and policies.
• Perform other duties as required to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (required).
• Bachelor’s degree (required for 1st shift).
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the aerospace industry (preferred).

Skills

• Ability to maintain high expectations with peers and subordinates.
• Effective communication with support areas.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Understanding of certified operator programs.
• Knowledge and familiarity with computer applications.