THIRD SHIFT SUPERVISOR

Production Supervisor

Supervises and coordinates activities of production associates by performing the following duties.

This position will be a 3rd shift role at our Fort Wayne plant.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setup and adjustments of machines.
• Studies production schedules and estimates associate hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Administers company policies and safety regulations to associates.
• Administers specifications, blueprints, and job orders to associates, and assigns duties.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists associates in solving work problems.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate associates to achieve work goals.
• Evaluates hourly employees on performance on annual and new hire reviews.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Estimates, requisitions, and inspects materials.
• Evaluates and recommends training and disciplinary actions for hourly associates.
• Confers with other coordinators to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Must be able to work overtime.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises up to 100 employees in the Production Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/Or Experience

High School Diploma/GED with seven plus years supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment OR Associates Degree (A.A.) with five plus years of manufacturing experience OR Bachelor's Degree with up to 1 year manufacturing experience. Must have a minimum of one year of prior supervisory experience if you possess a degree.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. This position requires a sighted individual.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.