Shift Supervisor

Shift Supervisor

The Shift Supervisor coordinates the daily activities of the Production Team to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency while developing a team environment. Provides for a safe work environment through proper training and ensures product quality by utilizing statistical methods to control production processes

Responsibilities:

• Have exemplary personal conduct that demonstrates integrity, commitment, judgement and courtesy to all co-workers, customers and vendors.
• Promote and support highest level of safety, both personally and with others, throughout daily activities.
• Support the development of lean manufacturing processes; continuous improvement, standard work, visual controls, value stream mapping, training and employee involvement.
• Select and apply appropriate continuous Improvement tools aimed at improving line capacity, production line efficiency, process reliability, mean time between failure and other key measures.
• Drive lean training and implement a lean toolkit utilizing PDCA; quick changeovers; operator care, Kaizen, problem solving, 5S, etc.
• Actively reinforces key continuous improvement concepts through coaching and auditing across the organization.
• Demonstrate high energy and professional confidence and the ability to drive results.
• Communicate effectively with other departments and internal and external customers.
• Works with Maintenance and Process Engineering Departments to establish operational "Best Practices."
• Takes actions to control emergency situations and ensures appropriate management personnel are notified.
• Be solely responsible for the plant in the absence of manufacturing managers and other staff members.

Qualifications:

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a technical field is preferred.
• Must have at least three years of manufacturing experience (plastic manufacturing is a plus).
• Three years of front line supervisory experience in a manufacturing facility is strongly preferred but a combination of manufacturing experience, line leadership experience, and/or education would satisfy this requirement.
• A working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing is preferred.
• Experience leading problem solving and/or continuous improvement teams is preferred.