Production Supervisor, Second Shift

About the role

The production supervisor oversees all activities of the production department including processing materials, and manufacturing and packaging products in an industrial manner.

Responsibilities

• Reviews production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations.
• Plans production operations on a daily basis.
• Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Is familiar with cGMP’s, standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data and submits same information to the Director of Production for quality assurance and/or storage.
• Resolves worker grievances or submits unsettled grievances to Director of Production for action.
• Works directly with Maintenance to ensure PMs and repairs are done when needed.
• Supports and leads continuous improvement efforts.
• Directly supervises 35-50 employees in the Production Department, including training, planning, assigning tasks, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Competencies

• Manage and lead staff in day-to-day operations
• Strong Leadership
• Performance Management
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Results Driven
• Communication Proficiency
• Time Management
• Attention to detail

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, moving parts and vibrations. The noise level in the work environment can be from moderate to loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Schedule

Monday through Thursday; 1:30pm to 12:30am. Must be able to work extended hours with advance or no advance notice to meet production needs.

Travel

This position may be required to travel for educational purposes.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 5+ years in Manufacturing / Production Environment.
• Leadership / Supervisory experience.
• Mathematical skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Language skills: must be able to read, record and speak the English language.
• Reasoning ability: must have the ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form.
• Computer Skills: must have knowledge of internet use; Microsoft Excel and Word Processing.
• Must be able to obtain an industrial powered forklift certification.
• Must have clear vision from twenty inches to twenty feet and must be able to identify and distinguish colors.
• Must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. (We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.)

Benefits

• Health Insurance greatly subsidized by the company.
• Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance at no cost to employees.
• HSA, HRA, and Day Care Assistance Plans.
• 401(k) Retirement Plans with Profit-Sharing.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $80,000 per year.