Production Supervisor

The Blueprint (Role Profile)

Opportunity for 1st shift Production Supervisor to join our Jonesboro, AR facility. Reponsible for planning and assigning work, implementing policies and procedures, and recomminding production improvements. Accountable for department performance in manufacturing a quality product at the lowest operating cost with on-time delivery.

Come build your future with us!

The Build (Responsibilities)

• Drive departmental manufacturing activities and quality improvement processes.
• Maintain daily responsibility for manufacturing, scheduling, quality control, safety, and preventative maintenance within assigned cost centers.
• Provide supervision and direction to all leads ensuring productivity.
• Resolve problems relating to materials, operations, quality, and maintenance that may result in production delays.
• Actively evaluate performance against goals and take corrective action as necessary.
• Ensure that activities are conducted in accordance with quality policies and procedures.
• Foster a positive work environment through effective communication with associates.
• Communicate plant policies and procedures and ensure adherence while maintaining associate morale.
• Make recommendations for changes in staffing as necessary to meet demands of workload.
• Enforce and maintain safety policies and procedures to comply with laws and regulations and minimize accidents and injuries; assist with company safety programs.
• Promote continuous improvement and associate engagement.
• Ensure all associates are properly trained and coordinate departmental cross training requirements and opportunities.

The Toolbox (Qualifications)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree in operations management or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years' supervisory experience in lean manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical background in mechanical disciplines.
• Thorough understanding of raw materials, production processes, quality control, cost management, and other effective manufacturing techniques.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated supervisory leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Work on shop floor.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking through the facility.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on computers.
• Climb stairs and ladders.
• Lift and carry 25 pounds.
• Visual acuity to inspect products and machinery.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous SAP experience.
• Lean manufacturing/Six Sigma experience is a plus.
• One piece flow experience is a plus.

At Apex Tool Group ( we build innovation. Each day, our associates strive to find new and exciting ways to help our customers solve their most complex challenges. By harnessing our global resources, unprecedented insights and spirit for service, we build more than just tools for the jobsite - we help build the future.

ATG is a global manufacturer of hand and power tools, tool storage and accessories, chain, and electronic soldering solutions with more than $1.2 billion in annual revenues. Our 6,700 associates around the world have built powerhouse brands like GEARWRENCH®, SATA®, Crescent®, Cleco®, Weller® and APEX®. Our brands are trusted by the professional trades and DIY enthusiasts alike. With our roots dating back to the 1800's, our tools have driven technological advancements that drive efficiency, speed and safety for customers in a broad range of commercial and consumer markets.

As part of the ATG team, you will move fast, think globally, learn from your colleagues and grow your career. You'll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work/life balance and have opportunities to give back to the communities we serve.

Our six core values - Customers Come First, Integrity in All We Do, Continuous Improvement, Innovation for Growth, Passion to Succeed and Best Talent, One Team - drive our daily decisions. Connect with us on social media to learn more - Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

If your goal is to work where finding a better way never ends and your ideas become reality, join us and say #WeBuildATG!