Supervisor III

Job Description

Job Description

Job title            :           Supervisor III

Client                :            Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company 

Duration           :            24 Months (Possibility of extension and conversion) 

Location           :            Dubuque IA 52001 

Shift                  :            2nd Shift (2:30 PM – 11:00 PM), 3rd Shift (10:30 PM -6:00 AM),Some Saturday work required 

Description: 

• Is responsible for achieving departmental/area goals and objectives. 

• Supervises semi to highly skilled production and/or maintenance employees on an assigned shift to ensure the manufacture of products within established delivery, quality, safety and cost standards. 

• The supervisor is the first-line liaison between the production employees and the management staff and thus also serves the function of representing the company's interests with the shop floor staff.  

Duties:  

• Establishes employee environment regarding communications, feedback and overall guidance. Ensures that assigned personnel have appropriate training, work instruction and tools to successfully do their job.  

• Monitors Control Plans, troubleshoots workmanship problems and generally supervises production activities to ensure that manufactured products meet or exceed all established quality requirements. Administers employee policies, practices, procedures and work rules appropriate for the unit. 

• Monitors individual and line performance and takes corrective action including discipline, as needed and responds to complaints to insure the Company and employees adheres to policies, practices, procedures and work rules. 

• Determines manufacturing and/or distribution priorities based on the production schedule and makes daily assignments including filling vacancies and assigning overtime in order to adhere to the Customer Delivery date.  

• Plans for maintenance of equipment and facilities to maximize the uptime and utilization of capital equipment assets. 

• Monitors and makes corrections to stay within the department operating budget targets.  

• Directs departmental continuous improvement plans and activities. Implements and monitors safety programs and housekeeping. 

• The Team Lead is responsible for supervising and coordinating daily production activities while ensuring adherence to Safety, Quality, and Delivery standards.  

• This role provides direct leadership to production employees, supports execution of production plans, and fosters a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Supervise and lead a team of production employees, ensuring clear understanding of roles, expectations, and priorities. 

• Execute production schedules in collaboration with management to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets. 

• Identify skill gaps and support training, onboarding, and development of team members. 

• Provide timely, constructive performance feedback and hold team members accountable for results. 

• Promote continuous improvement by encouraging employee engagement and idea-sharing. 

• Ensure compliance with workplace safety standards and company policies. 

• Support daily operations, including flexibility to work weekday and weekend overtime as dictated by production needs. 

Required Skills & Qualifications  

• Proven ability to lead and motivate a diverse production workforce. 

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to address and resolve team conflicts effectively. 

• Excellent communication skills with a problem-solving mindset. 

• Ability to make timely, effective decisions using available data and information. 

• Working knowledge of workplace safety standards and regulations. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook). 

Education & Experience  

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience. 

Preferred / Stand-Out Qualifications 

• Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment. 

• Experience in equipment programming, troubleshooting, or automation support 

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As a leading contract, contract-to-hire and professional placement firm, Three Point Solution understands the importance of aligning our client with the right resource at the right time. We are committed to the highest caliber of service that will benefit our clients, candidates and employees. Unlike large, corporate style recruiting firms, we commit to individualized attention that uniquely positions us to bridge the communication gap between recruiter, employer and candidate. Our goal is to cultivate and maintain true partnerships with our clients and candidates.

Company Description

As a leading contract, contract-to-hire and professional placement firm, Three Point Solution understands the importance of aligning our client with the right resource at the right time. We are committed to the highest caliber of service that will benefit our clients, candidates and employees. Unlike large, corporate style recruiting firms, we commit to individualized attention that uniquely positions us to bridge the communication gap between recruiter, employer and candidate. Our goal is to cultivate and maintain true partnerships with our clients and candidates.