2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor Pay range $63500-$68000 annually Trulite is GROWING! We are looking for a Production Supervisor to be based at our Knoxville, TN location. A successful Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that our manufacturing departments operate at peak efficiency while constantly looking to improve output. They oversee and conduct training for new team members, provide feedback and develop their team. The person filling this position must be adaptable to ever changing business environments and departmental need changes as well as inter departmental, general business and customer communication and confidentiality. This position is a Salary Exempt position and will report directly to the Plant Manager. Who You Are Leader - Someone who will lead and motivate their teams. Be the example for a team member to be inspired to learn and grow. Team Focused - Be the leader who motivates and does what is necessary to achieve the goals of team while still pursuing your own goals Go Getter – Someone who strives to be the best every day. Positive & Approachable – Someone who looks for the good and builds on it. Someone can build good, solid relationships with work level in the organization. What You Will Do Conveys Management’s expectations and direction. Responsible for training, directing, and motivating employees and making recommendations to Management on their behalf. In conjunction with the Production Manager, supervises and coordinates plant floor activities of workers in the manufacturing processes of cutting, tempering, laminating, fabricating, polishing, insulated glass or loading glass products. Assists in overseeing and or conducting training of new and existing employees to include work methods and procedures, safety training and following employee handbook guidelines. Inspects products to verify conformance to Company specifications and Directs setup and adjustments of machines Assist Production Manager with providing employees with timely and accurate feedback of performance reviews, disciplinary problems, material shortages, and equipment problems etc. when required or appropriate. Participation in interviewing, hiring, and terminations of Employees as needed Retention, training, and continued development of hourly associates Interface with team members on a daily basis and act as the first line of command in resolving problems and maintaining efficient, orderly workflow. Ensuring on-time delivery, management of the flow of raw materials and control of inventory Adherence to product and customer specifications Compliance with all required Employment Laws and OSHA regulations and policies Accurate and timely production reporting Maintaining appropriate working relationships with internal and external customers and regulatory agency employees Creating and maintaining a plant floor environment that promotes safety and the safe operation of the entire process Continued assessment of cost reduction opportunities through the utilization of resources to remove process costs, improve efficiencies, and develop creative staffing strategies Experience in 5S and Lean manufacturing knowledge Maintain and improve high quality levels by ensuring that all work processes are performed correctly and accurately Skills You Bring 3-5 years of Supervisory experience or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in a glass environment, 5S and Lean manufacturing knowledge (Preferred) Committed to safe work practices Must be able to multi-task, be organized, efficient, accurate and be accountable to job responsibilities Excellent written and oral communication skills Planning and organizational skills Strong leadership and interpersonal skills Problem solving skills Ability to mentor and coach employees on a one-on-one basis as well as a group Why Trulite Trulite offers the most comprehensive benefit coverage in the industry. We give our employees immediate access to health, dental, vision and life insurance benefits , as well as provide short/long-term disability coverage to protect you financially if you experience a non-occupational injury. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive wellness initiative that includes access to a progressive financial training program. Stay with us for a year and your 401k employer match is 100% vested and immediately becomes part of your ever improving financial plan. This is also true for those who select and contribute to their Health Savings Account . We match on both employee and family coverage to help cover out-of-pocket expenses and if unused continues to grow until needed. The employer match for your HSA, if you choose to participate, is also vested immediately at 100% improving your financial health. Trulite bears most of the cost of your benefits. We structured these benefits because we care not only about your physical well-being but your financial health and welfare too. Let us show you why Trulite values you as an employee and how we will help you achieve financial independence. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. #J-18808-Ljbffr