Production Supervisor

Job Responsibilities / Key Accountabilities

• Manage production in home area while improving safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts through Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Lean initiatives.
• Set work schedules for area of responsibility, and manage cross training schedules for direct reports.
• Determine root cause solutions for quality issues, safety issues, and production issues in area of responsibility.

Job Requirements / Knowledge and Experience

• HS Diploma or equivalent; Associates Degree Preferred.
• 1-2 years' supervisory capacity in a manufacturing environment, preferrably in a union environment.
• Understanding of OSHA & MIOSHA safety standards as they apply in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supervising maintenance in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience managing production schedules and working successfully through people to accomplish objectives.
• Understanding of Lean concepts as applied in a manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Kanban a plus.
• Due to the nature of our business, candidates must be a US Person.
• Will occasionally cover peers' time off on other shifts and/or weekends.