Production Supervisor

About Justrite Safety Group

Justrite Safety Group is a dynamic organization dedicated to protecting people, property, and the planet through advanced industrial safety solutions. Our portfolio of companies collaborates to ensure safety is not just a priority but a passion.

The Contribution You’ll Bring To This Role

• Supervise day-to-day plant manufacturing operations, ensuring timeliness of shipping goals, cost objectives, and quality standards are met.
• Implement all safety programs and foster a strong safety culture by promoting awareness, accountability, and proactive safety measures.
• Reviews orders and production schedules to determine work force adjustments.
• Supervise a team of hourly union employees.
• Report directly to the Operations Manager, setting the stage for career advancement within the organization.

About The Team

The Operations team at Justrite Safety Group is dedicated to driving efficiency and excellence across all aspects of the business. They focus on streamlined processes and innovative solutions to ensure smooth and effective operations. Comprised of skilled professionals who are leaders in their field, the team is committed to optimizing performance and delivering high-quality results, which is key to maintaining the company's competitive edge and supporting its growth and success.

What You’ll Do At Justrite

• Direct production lines to ensure shift production goals are met.
• Coordinate production start-up, shut-downs, and change-over.
• Communicate with Production Control, Quality, Purchasing, and Maintenance regarding all aspects of production to monitor quality, quantity, and cost within specifications.
• Maintain and take appropriate timely improvement action to meet production quality and quantity needs.
• Oversee operational training of new employees and continual training of existing employees on production changes, safety issues, products, etc.
• Administer and investigate accidents, attendance, and process disciplines along with corrective action counseling.
• Responsible for staff scheduling to include; work assignments/rotations, employee training, employee vacations, overtime assignments, back-ups for absent employees, temporary employment, etc.
• Schedule and participate in Company-wide department meetings.
• Conduct safety audits, observations, training, and “Tool Box” talks with employees to ensure a safe working environment.
• Adhere and enforce company policies and procedures regarding PPE, accident investigations, and ergonomics.
• Develop, analyze, and present reports, including but not limited to, forecasts, productivity, and safety.
• Conduct, lead, or implement the appropriate process audits; the audits will identify the need for the appropriate containment, corrective, and preventive actions, leading to minimizing or eliminating process deviations and non-conforming product root causes.
• Identify, plan, and lead Kaizen events related to 5S, standard work, SMED and process flow to drive a culture of continuous improvement.

Your Skills And Expertise

• A.S. in a technical or management field required.
• 2 years supervisory experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Working Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles to include 5S, SMED, Gemba etc.
• Metal fabrication experience preferred.
• Strong analytic skills including the ability to process workflow.
• Experience working in a team environment, preferably with a small to medium size company.
• Strong coaching and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• MAPICS experience preferred.
• Ability to walk, sit, bend, twist and navigate all areas of office and plant.

Pay

The position offers a competitive base salary ranging from $63,000 to $80,000. Actual base salaries will vary and may be above or below the recommended pay range based on factors such as location, relevant experience, and performance. Additionally, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan to enhance their overall total compensation package when Justrite Safety Group and their business units achieve annual business and financial targets.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible hours and alternative work arrangements designed to support a healthy work-life balance.
• 401K plan with a company match.
• Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off, personal days, and a robust employee wellness program.