Production Supervisor

About the role

As a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor, you will be the first line leader supporting team members within your area/zone. You will coordinate day-to-day activities to maintain scheduled production requirements and ensure your team's success.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a core value of respectful treatment of all team members in every discussion, interaction, and decision.
• Create an environment that empowers team members and drives continuous improvement in a team-focused setting, prioritizing safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to eliminate waste and develop team member skills to improve lean operations.
• Provide support, coaching, and training to team leaders under your supervision.
• Ensure team leaders are properly trained within 12 months.
• Ensure team members are properly trained by their team leader or designated trainer in safety, quality, equipment operation, and 5S.
• Track team member progress on the team member training matrix.
• Establish annual goals and objectives that support the attainment of operating metrics.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employees regarding employee relations issues.
• Interface with union stewards on contract and discipline issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of 1 to 3 years of supervisory experience in a medium/high volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Manufacturing Engineering or Operations background is preferred.
• Proven history of leading with a servant leadership mindset.
• Previous professional, internship, or co-op experience will be considered as relevant experience.

Skills

• Self-driven and ambitious with proven leadership capabilities, including coaching, mentoring, and supervision within a team environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
• Strong problem-solving skills, including encouraging proactive thinking and solution creation within your team.
• Basic understanding of process control, production scheduling, Kaizen, Kanban, and Lean manufacturing is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Stooping, bending, and standing for long periods of time.
• Manual dexterity and ability to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in Fabrication, Metal Stamping, Machining, or Welding.