Manufacturing Supervisor

Manufacturing Supervisor

The safety and health of our employees is this company's most important business consideration. Lakeside Book will provide a safe and secure working environment to support our goal of zero accidents and injuries.

Lakeside Book commits to being good stewards of the environment by conducting environmentally responsible business practices while continuing to be good neighbors and partners in the communities in which we live and work.

We welcome our veterans to apply!

Work Hours: 40-hour work week. Flexibility to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift and overtime as needed is required

Location: We have 2 locations in Crawfordsville: North Plant at 1009 Sloan Street; South Plant at 600 State Road 32 West. This position is located at the South Plant.

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 + 5% bonus

As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you will:

• Provide daily leadership to the department
• Work on setting daily crewing assignments and resolving crewing issues
• Focus on safety through behavior based observations and actions
• Monitor quality through the shift
• Set clear performance expectations and the beginning and through the duration of the shift
• Conduct process checks every 2 hours at each line of responsibility
• Assist the crews on maximizing efficiency and productivity through the shift
• Provide trouble shooting and decision making skills to assist operators and crews to overcome performance inhibitors
• Work with department Manager to identify opportunities to maximize efficiency and productivity
• Participate in Continuous Improvement related projects

Qualifications:

• 5 + years of demonstrated leadership experience required, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Continuous Improvement experience
• Effective communication, coaching and interpersonal skills required
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with customers and crews to effectively build relationships
• Participate in resolving issues, ensure satisfaction and work across boundaries with a holistic approach
• Demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills
• Flexible, proactive, self-starter with proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment.

What we offer you:

• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k with company match
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation & recognition programs

About Us:

Lakeside Book Company loves books! To us, every book matters. Every word. Every page. Every hand that helped build it. Our history has shown that we are leaders and innovators. We have a team-winning culture, where all of our people have a voice. While we are old in years, we are new at heart. Come join our mission to keep the world reading.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Lakeside Book Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

*This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company's discretion.