Supervisor - Night Shift

Supervisor

Job Summary

Responsible for the production, safety, maintenance, and physical plant operations during the course of the assigned shift. Directs the workforce, coordinates between shifts and departments, and ensures that manufacturing meets or exceeds customer needs. Responsible to achieve objectives set forth by upper management.  

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Responsible for actively supporting continuous improvement initiatives of the facility

Responsible for actively managing the safe operations within the facility, as well as training and auditing employees for adherence to Best Practices while promoting a positive Safety Culture

Directs and administers the hourly work force to meet all customer demands and quality requirements during the course of the assigned shift

Responsible to review, execute, and manage production schedules as necessary to meet daily production and shipping requirements

Responsible for the appearance and good housekeeping standards throughout the facility

Responsible to train and ensure that employees adhere to all safety standards, wear required PPE, conform to quality standards, follow environmental requirements, and meet production expectations

Coordinate efforts between departments to ensure that customer requirements are met by manufacturing

Adheres to and complies with the current labor contract, company established work rules, regulations, and procedures

Actively participate and comply with budget control and forecast activities

Develops and maintains active cost, scrap, and process improvement programs to improve the company’s financial position                

Document and maintain daily department metrics

Administer company policies, attendance expectations, work rules, and applicable labor agreement provisions consistently and fairly.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe department and ensure good housekeeping practices are sustained throughout the shift.

Maintain general housekeeping and orderly work area(s)

Maintain regular, reliable and punctual attendance at the worksite for the duration of scheduled shifts, including required overtime

Understand and comply with all company policies, procedures, rules and standards

Maintain professional, cooperative, respectful and ethical conduct when interacting with coworkers, customers, vendors and the public

Meet established productivity, quality, accuracy and performance standards while completing assigned work in a timely manner

Effectively and consistently support the company mission, vision and values

Responsible for all other duties, procedures and instructions as required by the job function, or as assigned, to meet organizational needs

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Minimum 7 years experience in Manufacturing with 5 years in a Supervisory position

Skills and Abilities

Requires the ability to solve math problems (addition, subtractions, multiplication, and division)

Fluent in written and oral English and the ability to effectively communicate to others

Organizational skills including knowledge of production schedules

The ability to type using a personal computer to complete daily, weekly, and/or monthly reports

General knowledge of Six Sigma concepts, Lean Manufacturing concepts, and ISO or QS 9000 

Certifications or Licenses

None

Working Conditions

This position primarily operates in a professional office setting. This role may occasionally travel for business purposes.

Physical Requirements:

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally

Ability to operate office equipment

Work Schedule:

The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. with occasional evening or weekend work as needed to meet deadlines or attend events. Work schedules may vary based on position/department

Travel: up to 10%

Additional Conditions:

The employee must comply with all safety guidelines and workplace policies/practices

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position and may be subject to changes as necessary.