Supervisor, Production

Production Supervisor

ABOUT LCI

The mission of LCI is to provide meaningful employment for the blind and visually impaired. We accomplish this in four ways:

• EMPLOY: We are one of the largest employers of people who are blind, creating meaningful careers and lasting skills that transform their lives.
• BUILD: We create over 2,000 products and distribute thousands more through manufacturing, retail, nationwide distribution, and e-commerce channels. 
• SERVE: Many of our products are sold directly to the federal government. We were pioneers of “base supply centers,” stores on military bases that employ the blind and visually impaired and provide mission-critical supplies to our nation’s military. 
• SUPPORT: We want to end blindness forever. To that end, we engage in philanthropic efforts for research into blindness and treatment for the visually impaired.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Supervises and coordinates activities of production workers. Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow. Issue written and oral instructions to production workers and maintain attendance records and appropriate product/production records.

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE

Durham, NC — Onsite

Monday- Friday 7:10 AM -3:45 PM

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow.
• Issues written and oral instructions to production workers and ensures that employees have clear goals and responsibilities.
• Examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Maintain attendance and production records.
• Study and standardize procedures to improve the efficiency of subordinates.
• Maintain harmony among workers and resolve grievances.
• Work with the plant manager to ensure that orders are completed accurately and on time.
• Must be able to meet safety/housekeeping, quality, and production goals.
• Direct training and indoctrination of workers to improve work performance and acquaint workers with company policies and procedures.
• Prepare composite reports from individual reports of subordinates.
• Requisition tools and supplies required for operations.
• Maintain reasonable inventory control on raw materials, work in process, and finished goods.
• Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations.
• Interpret specifications and job orders to workers and assign duties.
• Maintain time worked records and submit to payroll weekly.
• Estimate, requisition, and inspect materials.
• Report machine and equipment malfunctions to maintenance personnel.
• Work overtime as required.
• Maintains a regular and reliable level of attendance.
• Interacts with co-workers cooperatively and professionally.
• Adheres to company policies and procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of 2 to 5 years of manufacturing supervision experience and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Outlook

  Why LCI?

• Purpose-driven company driven by principles, not profit
• Reach your highest potential: upward mobility, rewarded through hard work
• Competitive salary and compensation
• Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• 401(k) with match and Surplus-Sharing Plans
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Ten paid holidays annually
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-site Health and Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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