Production Supervisor 3rd/Weekend Shift

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 5:00pm - 5:00am (COMPETITIVE PAY)             

SUMMARY

Manage and assist in the completion of the day-to-day activities that manufactures products by supervising production workers and organizing and monitoring workflow. The employee exercises decision making and some discretion regarding specific procedures and work methods to complete given assignments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Accomplishes manufacturing results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing policies, and procedures.

·         Maintains workflow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points.

·         Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques. Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.

·         Must be able to read and interpret drawings/specifications.

·         Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources, maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.

·         Maintains working relationship with the union by following the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.

·         Resolves personnel problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action.

·         Enforces and complies with all company rules, safety policies and procedures.

·         Conduct performance appraisals, reviews and corrective action counseling as required.

·         Work effectively with others in a team-based environment to accomplish company goals and to identify/resolve problems.

·         Ability to work with and navigate ERP.

·         Ability to follow verbal and written instructions with minimal supervision.

·         Comply with all company rules, safety policies and procedures.

·         Ability to continually prioritize tasks to be completed as required.

·         Self-starter and multi-task oriented. Able to work independently, as-well-as with others, as needed.

·         Work effectively to identify and resolve problems or issues.

·         Other duties as assigned.

IMPORTANT:

o  Any employee who does not understand any portion of the job description for this position needs to bring that fact to their manager’s attention so they can provide further work performance or safety instructions, as needed. 

o  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, at any time, with or without notice.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job requires supervisory and leadership responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school/trade school diploma required with five (5) years related experience. Previous supervisory experience a plus. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, analytical problem solving, and multi-task-oriented skills a must. An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with a focus in a business-related area is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must possess the ability to communicate effectively one-on-one or in group situations with customers, industry groups and co-workers; utilizing methods to include, but not limited to verbal presentations or conversations plus telephone and email communications.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding while carrying out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form plus the ability to create and interpret documents correctly.  Possess the ability to deal with problems involving several variables in various situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those which 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and sit in the process.  The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision, close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Proper lifting techniques required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is primarily an office setting. However, occasionally, time will be spent in a manufacturing environment. Mandatory safety protection (PPE) and caution will be required while in the plant.