Production Supervisor

This position is located at the Pre-Commercial Plant located in Athens, GA and reports to the Plant Manager. The position is responsible for leading a team of hourly production team members on 2nd and 3rd shift achieving safety, productivity, efficiency, cost, quality, and delivery objectives. Key Responsibilities: Supervise a diverse team of production team members: Foster a working environment that promotes open communications, teamwork and individual engagement to accomplish goals and objectives Ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner to meet department objectives Coordinate to approve timecards to ensure accuracy and on-time associate pay Ensure that written performance evaluations of supervised team members are completed as required, provide continuous feedback on performance issues, and take immediate action to recognize achievements and address performance issues Drive a Safety-First culture by ensuring all team members are trained in and fully participate in the safety process Ensure appropriate job-related training is given to all team members and provide the necessary resources in order that team members can effectively perform their job-related duties. Work closely with Human Resources to successfully manage personnel related procedures to include: Analysis of current and future hiring needs Interviewing and hiring process Training and cross-training plans Administering disciplinary action Keep Plant Manager informed of all situations and decisions that could impact the performance of the location Work closely with other Supervisors, Research and Development (R&D) and Engineering groups to implement new products and processes Manage shift variances daily to control costs Manage a visual workplace that maintains material flow and 5S standards Support and supervise schedule for plant production centered around personnel capability and customer needs Manage development of SOPs for new and existing processes. Perform regular audits to ensure process relevancy and operator compliance Responsible for reporting production through ERP Qualifications - Required: Associates/Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent proven Supervisory experience Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Minimal of 2+ years of Manufacturing leadership experience Qualification - Preferred: Experience in Lean Manufacturing Principles Technical Degree Supervisor or management experience The successful candidate will demonstrate strengths in the following: Ability to manage multiple activities and use resources creatively Analytical/problem-solving skills Communications skills – verbal, written, and group presentations Ability to be an effective team player and mentor team members #J-18808-Ljbffr RWDC Industries