Production Supervisor

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Production Supervisor

Dura-Line, an Orbia business is hiring a Day Shift Production Supervisor to join our Clinton, Tennessee Team!

The Production Supervisor is a critical position within our Plant Operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills to coach, mentor, and motivate their team. You will be accountable for production output, minimizing downtime and driving ongoing improvement.  This is a hands-on, boots-on-the-ground, engaging and involved leadership role. The Production Supervisor will lead by example and ensure to hit targets (in order of priority) in safety, quality, service, cost, and production while optimizing the manufacturing process for increased productivity. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct supervision of daily operations such as staffing, quality control, safety requirements and prevention and schedule adherence. 

• Lead by example to hit targets (in order of priority) in safety, quality, service, cost, and production and provide suggestions for improvement. 

• Hold team accountable to following established procedures, performance expectations and conforming to conduct standards using direct praise and recognition and addresses deficiencies in a timely and respectful manner.   

• Be an enabler for the team to drive process improvements using accepted safety and continuous improvement techniques.  

• Mentor Lead Operators to handle production problem escalations and workload challenges. Ensure effective employee relations through professional engagement, interaction, and visibility on the floor. 

• Conduct all administrative activities in a timely and effective manner including pre and post shift reporting and audits, time and attendance processing, safety-related issues, and employee relations and performance management requirements.   

• Responsible for the effective training, qualification, proficiency and overall performance management of employees including ongoing skills and safety observations and feedback. 

• Build a team that is dedicated and committed to excellence, with open communication and effective and consistent pre-shift meetings, where all team members have a voice. 

• Serve as the “ambassador” to promote and communicate company programs such as Shared Success, 5S, safety audits, skills and competency training and the Employee Value Proposition to support morale and performance.    

• KPI: Productivity, scrap percentage, labor utilization, On Time Delivery, OEE, Customer Complaints, TRIR, OSHA Recordables  

• Lead/influence and be part of multi-level, cross functional teams 

• Manages a fast-paced environment in a 24 hour operations with a diverse workforce. 

• Maintains technical expertise on plant products, processes and operations. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma required

• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently, bilingual is a Plus!  

• Three or more years in a supervisor/management position, with a proven ability to lead and motivate people, preferably in a 24/5 or 24/7 plant operation in a warehouse or manufacturing environment

• Has participated in Lean production or process improvement events and Kaizen events

• Safety mentality oriented and able to foster a culture of safety with basic OSHA knowledge    

• Computer tech savvy (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook, Teams) ERP systems knowledge, SAP experience is a plus   

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds with or without reasonable assistance   

• Ability to walk around the plant floor consistently  

• Ability to sit/stand in an office environment

• Ability to spend time consistently around hot machinery   

• Ability to move from one area to another by stepping over and/or bending under objects, pushing and pulling objects. 

• Commitment to wearing the proper PPE at all times (safety shoes, glasses, etc.)

• Must be able to work in variable weather conditions and in an environment with many noises   

  What We Offer:

  • Benefits offered on the FIRST DAY OF HIRE!! (MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION)
  • 401(k) with up to 6% company match! PLUS the company will automatically contribute an extra 3% of your plan-eligible pay!!!!!!
  • The opportunity to participate in a quarterly bonus program that is driven by both company and individual achievements, and our unwavering commitment to safety. **
  • Employer Paid Short-Term Disability-YES!!!!!!
  • Employer Paid Long-Term Disability-YES!!!!!
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance-YES!!!!!
  • Work Life Balance-YES!!!!
  • Team Oriented Environment-YES!!!!
  • Accrue up to 120 hours of Paid Time-Off!!!!
  • Accrue 56 hours of annual sick pay!!
  • Paid Parental Leave-YES!!
  • Fitness & Weight Loss Reimbursement-YES!!!
  • Steel Toe and Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement (Prescription required)
  • Tuition Reimbursement*

  The compensation for this position will typically range from $56,000 - $103,500/yr.  The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.   

  The compensation package may also include short and long-term incentive compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, paid company holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, parental leave, short- and long-term disability leave, and an employee assistance program. At Orbia, we are committed to taking care of our employees and believe in providing comprehensive support so you can thrive at work and home.

All employees are subject to pre-employment Background Check and Drug Screening and employment is contingent upon successful clearance of both. Dura-Line is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the federal E-Verify program to verify the work eligibility of all new hires.

Dura-Line will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)