Production Supervisor

Production SupervisorPay Rate: $31.30/hr. Location: Fort Wayne, INJob Summary:Direct and coordinate activities of production department(s) in processing of our polyurea coated parts.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Manage production lines to meet safety, quality, and productivity goalsManages labor and line density to achieve financial goals of lineEnsures daily customer production demands are met and communicated to customers. Ensures all dispositions are done with product for a daily/shift basisPrepares and maintains all production reports to Production ManagerTroubleshoot and problem solve with other team membersTrain, discipline and evaluate up to 25 direct reports.Schedule the pick-up and delivery of parts with our customersAnalyzes production, quality control, maintenance, and other operational production problems and corrects or make recommendations for correction in a timely basis. Verifies that all MITS transactions are accurate and complete and verifies that all process card parameters are metMaintains and updates visual production tracker boards and reviews daily with team membersCoordinates daily with Quality, Maintenance and all other functional areas to ensure adequate information flowMaintain safe work environment; Ensures compliance with OSHA and Environmental regulations. Trains line leaders in such matters as safety and accident investigation. Confers with department heads concerning such problems as accident rates, and recommends and implements measures to improve safety records. Conducts all necessary safety, environmental, WWT, and 5(S) audits. Ensures data is entered into Metrics Tracking system.Trains, evaluates, and coordinates with Human Resources on continuous development of staff. Performs performance reviews, and provides feedback to subordinates; resolves personnel grievances and recommends corrective actions; determines staffing requirements, work procedures and duty assignments.Follow and maintain all proper safety procedures and utilize the appropriate personal protective equipment at all timesRelieve employees during breaks, lunches as needed in various job positionsUnderstand the emergency response proceduresParticipate in programs to enhance our safety and environmental performanceUnderstand the significant environmental impacts of their work activities and the consequences of departing from specified work instructionsOther tasks as directed by production managerSupervisory Responsibilities:Directly supervises non-supervisory employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Competencies:To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:Problem SolvingInterpersonal SkillsOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeamworkDelegationManaging PeopleQuality ManagementJudgmentMotivationPlanning/OrganizingProfessionalismQualityQuantitySafety and SecurityAdaptabilityAttendance/PunctualityDependabilityInitiativeQualifications: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.Polyurea Process ManagementRobotics Programming and AutomationGraco HFR MaintenanceSpray Gun Maintenance and RebuildQuality ManagementEducation and/or Experience:Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Robotics, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience considered. 5+ years of manufacturing experience. 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience. Experience with polyurea, industrial coatings, paint systems, or related processes preferred. Experience with robotic automation and programming required. Experience maintaining Graco HFR systems strongly preferred. Experience rebuilding and troubleshooting spray equipment required.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.Work Environment:While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.