3rd Shift Production Supervisor

Atlas Molded Products is seeking a 3rd Shift Production Supervisor for the Kansas City, KS facility. POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for directing the daily activities of production personnel to ensure that production schedules and quality standards are met for assigned departments. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises production personnel to ensure that orders are produced in a timely fashion and adhere to safety and quality standards in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. Must be able to learn and understand the manufacturing processes, quality standards, equipment operations, safety requirements, and departmental procedures necessary to lead and troubleshoot assigned production areas. Analyzes discrepancies to devise and implement a corrective plan of action. Trains and provides support to new and current employees to ensure complete understanding of roles and responsibilities. Provides feedback in employment decisions such as performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, and the hiring and termination of production personnel. May perform various functions in PeopleSoft including creating jobs, printing job travelers, issuing materials, and reporting quantities. May lay out orders to maximize yield and reduce scrap. May be required to report plant metrics such as LF/HR, Blocks/HR, and scrap rates. Must help drive the culture for Best in Class Safety. Maintain the ability to drive for business purposes, including annual satisfactory DMV report, proof of insurance, valid driver license, and signature of statement related to notification to company of any changes related to driver record and insurance coverage. Does not have the authority to hire or fire but is expected to make recommendations. General Safety training. Quality System Awareness training. Perform such other functions and responsibilities as assigned. Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance is required. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED required. Prior experience in a manufacturing / industrial environment required. Prior supervisory experience preferred. SKILLS & ABILITIES Must be fluent in the English language, both written and spoken. Must be able to use simple math and use basic hand-held measuring tools. Must be a computer literate; Excel, Word, Outlook, ERP systems. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT Light to moderate physical effort required including sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, climbing steps or ladders, grasping, fine and course manipulation, reaching both forward and above head level, and tolerant of temperature changes for the entire shift. Must be able to deal with stressful situations in a professional manner. Must be able to push, pull and/or lift up to 50 pounds. OTHER The duties of this job may vary slightly across divisions and locations. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr