Production Shift Supervisor

Basic Function

The position of Production Shift Supervisor is a team leader, coordinator, coach and mentor to a team of production operators.  The Production Shift Supervisor has responsibility for the safe and successful production of all products and processes within the team and uses continuous improvement techniques to drive development in all areas of the business. #LI-LL2

Roles & Responsibilities

• Implements, complies with and encourages team members to adhere to all safety requirements resulting in zero safety violations. 
• Supervises operational processes and activities to ensure all products meet or exceed all established quality requirements, including product integrity and product order documentation
• Coordinates with HR on all related personnel actions to include performance management and disciplinary actions
• Understands manufacturing priorities based on established weekly productions schedules and makes daily assignments to achieve performance expectations.
• Assist operators in problem solving and exercises considerable judgment.
• Directs routine equipment maintenance and set-up.
• Takes leadership role for training and coaching activities.
• Ensuring maintenance of cost effective and high-standard production
• Continuously evaluate work force and equipment capabilities and effectiveness to recommend where improvements can be made
• Promote and maintain a team environment that encourages employees to get engaged in the operation and take ownership of tasks
• Maintain time and attendance records
• Promotes housekeeping throughout the facility
• Drives continuous improvement by working on safety, quality, efficiency, scrap reduction, and change-over time reduction.
• Provide clear instructions to employees on shift activities. Conduct pre-shift meetings to communicate safety concerns, quality issues, productivity updates, and schedule changes. 

Min. Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in supervisory role in manufacturing or plastics processing facility
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work well with a team and independently
• Effective problem solver
• Ability to work overtime or weekends on short notice as needed
• Ability to apply basic mathematics skills
• Ability to work proactively and support other personnel and departments.
• Possess a professional attitude and strong interpersonal skills in leading and mentoring team members
• Maintain good attendance habits missing minimal work
• Formal problem-solving skills (e.g. 5 Whys, root cause analysis, etc)
• Quick learner with the ability to give clear direction, motivate employees, and reinforce positive performance.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Stand on feet for 8-12 hours
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more
• Ability to work with fiberglass among other potentially hazardous materials
• Willing and able to comply with respiratory fit testing (where applicable)
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required to be worn
• Ability to work in moderate noise level atmosphere
• Ability to work in an environment that is not temperature-controlled, very warm temperatures in summer months

Competencies