Shift Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The Shift Supervisor will manage the day-to-day production floor logistics of the hourly employees in accordance with company policy, and product quality standards. This individual is expected to utilize labor hours efficiently and minimize non-value-added activity; Be an agent of change. The Supervisor is responsible for identifying and resolving production-related problems by working closely with the direct labor workforce and support personnel.

The Supervisor will be an integral part of the Production Team, which may require him/her to work alongside the production personnel on the line, to ensure our revenue site plan is met.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage hourly personnel on Second Shift.
• Oversee all operations in the department to maximize capacity and efficiency.
• Controlling processes for various operations (including safety and quality).
• Promote and enforce safety policies and procedures (both company and regulatory) to decrease the potential for team member injuries.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by directing and educating team members on best practices.
• Ensure products are built to scheduled customer ship dates.
• Evaluate each stage of the manufacturing process to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Support Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Engineering in the training of the hourly operators.
• Resolve personnel problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action.
• Communicate and enforce company policies and initiate disciplinary actions as required.
• Discipline and coach employees who fall short of job expectations.
• Evaluate labor requirements and work with management to assure proper staffing levels.
• Investigate and report information to provide realistic schedules to Planning and Customer Service.
• Make recommendations for new equipment, process changes, shift suggestions, overtime, etc.
• Monitor and drive the facility floor to execute schedule requirements through ERP schedules or established Pull System.
• Resolve material shortages by working with materials management and Production.
• Drive Continuous Improvement by implementing visual management tools for metrics and scheduling, organizing areas for smooth flow (5S, layouts, bins, FIFO principles, Gemba walks).
• Helps recruit and select team members.
• Provides coaching and development to team members.
• Provides production data and reports as required by Manager.
• Conducts daily Gemba stand-up meetings and provides support as needed.
• Performs manufacturing process operations on the line, as required, to meet or exceed the company business needs.
• Flexibility to work 1st or 2nd Shift hours.
• Performs other tasks assigned by Manager.
• Supports Weekend Overtime coverage one weekend of each month.

Job Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment, leadership experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing preferred.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.
• Interact well and coach team members.
• Lead by example.
• Knowledge of production processes and equipment.
• Highly organized.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing instructions and engineering drawings.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran