Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Job DetailsDuties and Responsibilities:Maintains machine production goals, according to company core values (safety, employee engagement, quality, on time delivery, maximize profit).Reports issues and urgent items to Operations Manager and fellow supervisors.Works with Sales, Engineering, and Quality to answer all questions related to production scheduling, lead times, machine readiness, and material conditions.Aids in the development, management, and the implementation of Production Policies and Procedures.Complies with, demonstrates, and imposes all company safety rules and regulations; audits, reviews and edits JSA's.Inspects and monitors work areas and employees' behaviors for unsafe acts or unsafe conditions and takes corrective actions.Reviews jobs for appropriate specifications and the department's ability to run them when new orders are placed.Communicates production schedules with the previous and following shift.Coach employees in all areas of work to promote a productive working environment.Assess shift employees' performances and prepare annual evaluation reports.Initiates personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, discharges, or disciplinary measures.Monitors and tracks daily attendance of all employees on shift.Issues maintenance work orders if necessary to ensure efficient operation of machinery.Develop and maintain training plans for employee skill development.Participates in rotation of supervisors to ensure 2nd shift has a resource to call on nights.Learn how to operate machines and apply problem solving techniques when issues arise.Required Education and Experience:HS Diploma/GED required.At least 2 years of related leadership experience in a high-speed, high-volume working environment.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Comprehensive understanding of production operations, logistics and equipmentExcellent verbal and written communication skillsMicrosoft Office skills with a working knowledge of Excel, Word, and OutlookOvertime and weekend work could be requiredAbility to work effectively with all other employeesContinuous process improvement will be requiredStrong organizational skillsA positive attitudeThe capacity and desire to learnThe ability to pass both a pre-employment background and drug screeningWorking Conditions (Including Physical and Mental Demands):Manual dexterity for use of computer, telephone and other office equipment as neededAbility to speak, hear and interpret sounds and speechMust be able to sit, stand and/or walk for up to 8 hours per day, occasionally 8+ hours, occasionally position will require stooping, kneeling or crouching for less than 8 hours per dayAbility to carry up to 50 lbs.Work environment is consistent with an office settingOccasional exposure to loud noises.Occasional TravelEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.