Production Supervisor (Weekend Shift)

Shift Hours

Shift Hours: 5:00 am – 5:30 pm
Days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday

About the Role

This position reports to the Operations Manager and could have up to 50 direct reports.

Essential Functions

• Monitor employees’ performance to ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed and adhered to
• Implement and assign work schedules to maximize the utilization of manpower, machines, and equipment
• Define expected production standards and monitor performance standards of the assigned personnel
• Observe personnel to ensure the proper operation of assigned work and equipment
• Ensure inspection checks and quality assurance occur to produce high quality products
• Promote a continuous productivity improvement climate that encourages suggestions for operational improvement
• Administer and support company policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner
• Train new employees about divisional and organizational activities and safety policies and procedures
• Prepare daily time sheets for hourly employees, production summaries, overtime and downtime reports

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma and 7+ years of relevant experience or associate's degree with 5+ years relevant experience or bachelor's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to support divisional business objectives
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to read and decipher blueprints and flat sheets without assistance
• Ability to recognize and solve practical problems and/or issues
• Ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• Ability to effectively interpret and present information both one-on-one and in front of an audience
• Ability to calculate figures such as pay changes for employees, proportions and percentages, and product dimensions
• High awareness of safety at all times

Other Important Details

• Three years of experience in a supervisory position
• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing or logistic operations environment
• Strong Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Practical hands-on experience in Lean Manufacturing

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Working Environment and Physical Efforts

• Work is performed in a factory setting, with most of the time being spent moving around different areas of manufacturing and shipping areas.
• The incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings.
• This position will be exposed to all hazards located at manufacturing sites including noise, fumes, excessive heat/cold, dust, welding arc, all chemicals associated with the manufacturing areas, smoke, and confined spaces.
• Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time.
• This position may require long hours to support production initiatives for a two-shift operation.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms while working in the office with various files and forms and while working on the computer.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds in working with large files, binders, and boxes of paper.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.