Production Supervisor - 1st shift

Overview As part of the Snap-on Tools team, you'll be joining an extraordinary company that has been the industry standard for over 100 years. People know Snap-on for the quality of our products, but we know that it is the passion and character of our people that make our company a global leader. With our diverse talents and deep pride in the Snap-on family of brands, we drive innovation and create value. We work hard together. We grow together. We are one Snap-on team. Snap-on is rooted in the dignity of work. From our founding 100 years ago, we have been dedicated to this timeless principle. We celebrate this work and we celebrate our customers, the makers and the fixers, who perform day in and day out to move the world forward. Snap-on continually strives to be an employer of choice and offers a Great Place to Work. Position The Production Supervisor is responsible for directly supervising manufacturing operations. Ensure associates work in a safe environment. Motivate and coordinate associates to meet safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives within the department. Responsible for overseeing department workflow, troubleshooting and resolving production problems. Develop and maintain a team environment which will work toward providing continuous improvement. Leads a staff of 50+ hourly associates. Shift: 1st shift - 6 am to 2 pm Responsibilities Proactively implement and promote a safe work environment. Lead and motivate team to achieve a positive team based work environment that meets performance goals and objectives for safety, quality, delivery and cost. Communicate expectations and results. Manage workforce according to company philosophy aligned with “Who We Are”, mission, beliefs, values and vision. Responsible for planning and scheduling operations and workforce on a daily basis. Regularly review process and productivity information. Troubleshoot and resolve production, quality and delivery issues working closely with engineering, maintenance and planning. Train, evaluate, coach and mentor associates, utilizing performance management techniques, to help improve performance, including disciplinary actions as necessary. Identify top talent for advancement opportunities. Lead, participate in and support Continuous Improvement and other problem solving activities. Lead associates to use Continuous Improvement tools. Support implementation of new processes and methods. Maintain and consistently administer local policies to meet day-to-day operating requirements. Responsible for maintaining procedures and work instructions and for completing a variety of administrative tasks as necessary. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Previous supervisory experience and Bachelor's degree preferred. High School diploma/equivalent and a minimum of 2 years manufacturing / leadership experience required. Possess technical skills related to the area of responsibility. Ability to read, write and speak English. Strong communications skills are essential. Competencies Safety Communications (verbal/written) Coaching, training and development Relationship building Time management / work effectiveness Delegation Problem solving Rapid Continuous Improvement Decision making Change management Performance management Conflict management/negotiations Equal Opportunity Snap-on is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Snap-on strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against applicants, associates, or any other covered persons for any reason including race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Snap-on