Operations Supervisor

Modern manufacturing company in Durham, NC looking for an Operations Supervisor for NIGHT SHIFT.

Responsibilities:

• Accomplish operations goals with respect to safety, customer delivery, productivity, quality, material and equipment utilization.
• Provide directions and ensure that team members are following all processes, procedures, and protocols within specifications.
• Administer disciplinary documentation and procedures as necessary.
• Manage daily inventory including raw materials to ensure adequate supply for production.
• Recognize employees for jobs well done; motivate team.
• Assist in recruiting and selecting employees to ensure proper staffing levels.
• Presentation of production related metrics in group meetings.
• Review production schedules and take necessary action to ensure proper staffing.
• Maintain all safety and housekeeping requirements and ISO quality standards.
• Timely report and investigate all accidents and incidents.
• Maintain all employee time tracking including holidays, unpaid time, absences, and paid time off.
• Coordinate the daily activities of the department ensuring maximum efficiency by maximizing utilization of labor, equipment capacity, materials, and plant resources.
• Ensure the team is trained by assessing team members training needs and completing required training in a timely manner.
• Identify and manage department staffing needs including overtime management.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with other company departments.
• Provide recommendations for OA performance reviews.
• Review OA performance and pay for performance certifications.
• Assign duties and follow up to ensure completion.
• Facilitate shift/department meetings.
• Startup equipment and shut down when a safety concern arises that merits the shutdown.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Special projects as assigned.

Looking for:

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Science, Engineering, Business or related field or equivalent experience
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience.
• Good leadership and managerial capabilities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong mathematical skills
• Ability to coach and provide constructive feedback and instructions to others.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in making sound decisions.
• Good computer skills in MS Word and Excel
• Ability to work efficiently independently and cooperatively on a team.
• Strong written and oral communication skills