Production Supervisor - Paint

About the role

The Production Supervisor will manage small work teams in a fast-paced, high volume, unionized, manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the production plan is met
• Analyzing issues with other roles and driving continuous improvement
• Leading the team to improve safety and enforce safety protocols
• Understanding and addressing losses during shifts
• Proactively analyzing quality KPIs and guiding Team Leaders
• Managing personnel allocation, absenteeism, and team building
• Building effective business relationships and leading kaizen projects

Responsibilities

Coordinate all activities to meet business metrics, implement SPW processes, and improve Zone performances. Activities include:

• Ensuring the production plan is met
• Driving and implementing continuous improvement activities
• Improving safety in the area
• Using the C-Matrix to coordinate World Class Manufacturing activities
• Proactively analyzing quality KPIs and addressing issues
• Ensuring proper allocation of personnel
• Mobilizing support groups and resources for problem-solving
• Leading kaizen project activities focused on Safety, Cost, Quality, and Throughput improvements

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required
• Excellent organization, written, and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees
• Goal-oriented self-starter with ability to lead teams
• Possess knowledge of the broader manufacturing organization
• Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field
• 2 or more years experience in supervision in a high volume environment
• Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/develop team members
• Previous experience working in a union environment
• Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Suite software programs

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required
• Excellent organization, written, and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees
• Goal-oriented self-starter with ability to lead teams
• Possess knowledge of the broader manufacturing organization
• Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field
• 2 or more years experience in supervision in a high volume environment
• Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/develop team members
• Previous experience working in a union environment
• Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Suite software programs

Skills

Skills required for this position include:

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Leadership and team-building abilities
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Microsoft Office proficiency

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive health and well-being coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Family building benefit
• Generous paid time off
• Competitive retirement savings plans
• Income protection and insurance options
• Company vehicle lease program
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan refinancing programs
• Volunteer hours for community service