Production Supervisor

About the role

This position is responsible for leading production shifts – including employees and coordinators - according to plant policies and procedures, obtaining and achieving shift targets set forth by the Senior Leadership Team, and maintaining cross functional relationships and communication in order to achieve daily and long term plant objectives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure shift production metrics and coach/guide staff to meet expected performance metrics
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure collaborative approach in order to continuously improve production metrics, eliminate production roadblocks, and improve equipment performance
• Manage shift and area duties including team member training, daily shift and staff scheduling, communication of corrective actions, and planning replacement for absent TMs with assistance from Shift Coordinators
• Operate within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as derived by engineering, and ensure all team members are compliant with SOPs, and/or work instructions
• Assist coordinators with shift planning including managing equipment downtime, shift-to-shift communications, root cause and five why analysis, safe shutdown of equipment, and building security
• Conduct quality control, adjust as necessary during shift to produce product within specification; escalate and communicate quality concerns as identified
• Maintain high standards for 5S throughout the shift; collaborate with Management, other Shift Supervisors, and Coordinators to ensure all 5S requirements are met daily
• Review and analyze shift data/reports with the goal of making necessary operational adjustments during the shift to meet metric expectations
• Engage/converse with direct Supervisor/Senior Leaders to discuss operational roadblocks, improvement ideas, short/long-term operational priorities, personnel performance
• Conduct regular quarterly one-on-ones with each direct report with the objective of goal planning, obtaining team member feedback, communicating improvement opportunities, and relationship building
• Ensure team members follow Vista’s Code of Conduct and policies, escalate personnel concerns when necessary to HR
• Hold a culture of safety always; conduct regular safety inspections as required – respond to and report all safety and/or health concerns, issues, and/or infractions as identified
• Understand the impact of the supervisor position on the company culture – maintaining a positive approach; assume positive intent, seek to understand when necessary, be empathetic when appropriate, and demonstrate work behaviors that are conducive to a positive safety and operational culture
• Strive to exceed customer expectations

Requirements

• High School GED Required, an associate or bachelor’s degree a plus
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a leadership role as a Supervisor and or Team Leader in a manufacturing environment with > 30 direct reports
• Experience leading, coaching, mentoring, and developing both permanent and temporary team members
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Knowledge of the manufacturing processes, procedures and high-volume production machinery and systems; digital or off-set printing experience a plus
• Strong safety background including detailed knowledge/understanding of OSHA Safety requirements in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with inventory management processes, and utilization of a resource management system (e.g. SAP) a plus
• Strong dedication to team member morale, customer service, quality and delivery
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Superior organizational and problem-solving skills
• Driven and energetic with a strong technical background and understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles – Green Belt Certification or higher a plus
• The ability to perform normal activities
• The ability to lift 35 lbs.; walk more than 5 miles per day; and stand for at least 5 continuous hours without rest
• The ability to actively listen and read comprehensive documents
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

• High School GED Required, an associate or bachelor’s degree a plus
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a leadership role as a Supervisor and or Team Leader in a manufacturing environment with > 30 direct reports
• Experience leading, coaching, mentoring, and developing both permanent and temporary team members
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Knowledge of the manufacturing processes, procedures and high-volume production machinery and systems; digital or off-set printing experience a plus
• Strong safety background including detailed knowledge/understanding of OSHA Safety requirements in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with inventory management processes, and utilization of a resource management system (e.g. SAP) a plus
• Strong dedication to team member morale, customer service, quality and delivery
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Superior organizational and problem-solving skills
• Driven and energetic with a strong technical background and understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles – Green Belt Certification or higher a plus
• The ability to perform normal activities
• The ability to lift 35 lbs.; walk more than 5 miles per day; and stand for at least 5 continuous hours without rest
• The ability to actively listen and read comprehensive documents
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Skills

• Leadership
• Team Management
• Production Coordination
• Quality Control
• Equipment Operation
• Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Customer Service
• Continuous Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing
• Health and Safety

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$85,000 - $95,000

Schedule

Not specified