Production Supervisor I

We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we’re named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies. They’re the secret to our success—empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.

About the role

Our Team Coach plans and directs work activities of hourly production employees. The Team Coach is part of the Production department and reports to the Plant Superintendent on the applicable shift. This position may rotate, so availability to work any shift is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and coordination of work activities of hourly production employees in a Union environment.
• Feedback daily defects to management personnel and production employees.
• Interpret and enforce company policies and safety regulations.
• Establish and/or adjust manpower to meet production schedules.
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist employees in solving work problems.
• Administer disciplinary action as needed.
• Maintain time and production records.
• Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications and problem resolution/general maintenance of machinery.
• Study production schedules and estimate worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Recommend measures to improve efficiency as it relates to production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate employees to achieve work goals.
• Conduct meeting to resolve grievances or refer unresolved grievances to next step.
• Assure adherence to the collective bargaining agreement.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as needed.

Requirements

• Associate degree (AA/AS) required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before and with employees.

We are willing to train the right candidate who has the education and the willingness and attitude to learn and grow.