Production Supervisor - Second Shift

About the role

Follett Products, LLC, founded in 1948, specializes in the design and manufacture of high-quality ice storage bins, ice storage and transport systems, ice machines, ice and water dispensers, ice and beverage dispensers, and medical-grade refrigerators and freezers for the food service and healthcare industries.

Responsibilities

• Communicates job expectations, plans and monitors work, appraises job results, coaches and counsels, and enforces policies and procedures.
• Maintains workflow by reassigning work, facilitating corrective actions, and fostering cooperation between departments.
• Completes production schedules by assigning employees, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, recommending revisions to the schedule, resolving problems, and reporting results.
• Maintains and approves all work records utilizing the automated time & attendance system for attendance and payroll applications.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing employees on the use of PPE, tools, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintains quality service by enforcing organization standards.
• Ensures operation of equipment and tools by calling for repairs, evaluating new equipment and techniques, and requisitioning new tools and equipment.
• Provides manufacturing information by compiling production performance records and data; answering questions and responding to requests.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, seminars, etc., participating in professional societies, and reviewing professional publications.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or the Sciences/Engineering or relevant manufacturing/production experience preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment; 3+ years of supervisory experience; in a union environment is a plus; experience with electro/mechanical product assembly and refrigeration experience is a plus; demonstrated participation in lean manufacturing, 6Sigma, and/or continuous improvement initiatives; proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel; excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Must be flexible to work a 10-hour shift for 3 weeks (4 pm - 2 am), then 1 week of an 8-hour shift (2 pm - 10 pm).
• Must be flexible to occasionally work weekend shift (in rotation with 7 other supervisors - weekend coverage is compensated hourly).
• Work Environment: Office/exposure to a non-temperature controlled manufacturing environment.
• Ability to use keyboard on computer, office equipment such as phone, copier, etc.
• Extended periods of walking.
• No physical demands beyond normal office work.
• No special accommodations are required.

Skills

• Proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Follett offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; retirement plan with company match, bonus opportunity, and much more.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $XX.XX - $XXX.XX per hour.

Schedule

The Production Supervisor works a 10-hour shift for 3 weeks (4 pm - 2 am), then 1 week of an 8-hour shift (2 pm - 10 pm).