Production Supervisor (Weekend Shift 12 HR (Fri - Sun)

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Supervisor assists in the management of the molding department to meet production requirements by supervising operations and maintaining strong employee relations for a cohesive team environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Champion and foster safety culture within department, leading communications, initiatives and upholding standards for a safe work environment.
• Understand and follow Safety Escalation process for the plant, performing as the primary contact when plant leadership is off site.
• Ensure department and equipment are ready and available to meet production schedules based upon production scheduling demands.
• Review production schedules and plan labor resources necessary to complete schedule.
• Act as primary contact for all employee conflicts, administering and mediating where necessary.
• Monitor and address production exceptions related to machine down time and scrap anomalies.
• Establish and maintain standards for training and progression of employees within the operations of the department. Ensure that all production personnel are trained by supervising appropriate training programs.
• Engage the broader Operations team with initiatives and align standards across departments when appropriate.
• Responsible for implementing and coordinating in conjunction with Continuous Improvement all 5S and CI standards.
• Communicate effectively with employees to align production priorities with employee requests.
• Conduct scheduled shift meetings to communicate Operations priorities and immediate needs of the shift.
• Provide guidance on quality issues, escalating according to procedure when required.
• Perform all supervisor tasks related to payroll and employee engagement through designated applications (ie. Training Exchange, Workday).
• Assist in conducting the formal and informal performance appraisals and hiring new employees.
• All other duties as requested or assigned by Operations Superintendent.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, equipment manuals, and company manuals and procedures.
• Honest, dedicated, and enthusiastic team player with solid work ethic.
• Versed in training and development of exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Strong communication skills and ability to connect with team members.
• Ability to observe, identify, deduce and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Quick learner and ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Participated in one or more of the following process improvements: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Cost of Quality, Demand Flow Technology, JIT, TQM, ISO 9000-2000, Kaizen, 5S.
• Ability to interact with people from a variety of backgrounds, levels and positions.
• Math skills and computer skills.
• Communicate effectively and tactfully to different levels in the organization in person and on the telephone.
• Able to handle confidential information.
• Computer literate in Excel, Word and Power Point; SAP.
• Ability to attention to details.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

The employee should have the following:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3 - 5 years' experience in functional role.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The employee should possess the ability to:

• Work in an environment where exposure to sounds or noise levels may be uncomfortable.
• Withstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or out.
• Prolong standing or other stationary positions.
• Complete repetitive movements.
• Bend and/or twist.
• Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds.
• Move or traverse about the facilities.
• Work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision and hardhat protection).