JOB DESCRIPTION



The 2nd Shift Production Supervisor will oversee the day-to-day manufacturing activities of their respective shift, to meet daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly productivity goals.

The position will provide leadership for the hourly associates, driving the lean process to maximize growth, throughput, customer service, and cleanliness.

Other responsibilities include improving workforce flexibility, reducing operating costs, supporting Lean Six Sigma initiatives, including Small K and process improvements, and holding their employees accountable.



Job responsibilities include:

• Leads the activities of the team members in the production of quality products in accordance with work instructions and company policy, to ensure a quality product delivered on time
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining safety standards, as required by law and company policy
• Implements Skill Sets and job-related training for all employees on the shift
• Coaches and provides technical and Supervisory expertise to resolve processing issues and creates and ensures corrective actions are implemented
• Manages the execution of the Production Schedule
• Supervisory responsibilities include management of employee performance, hiring, discipline, development, and resource planning
• Implements and reviews SOP's and drives compliance to standards
• Utilizes problem-solving techniques and teamwork-building strategies to meet or exceed the facility key operating statistics
• Facilitates workflow management, workforce scheduling, and team members' placement to ensure the facility and company goals are successfully met or exceeded
• Conducts leads or implements the appropriate lean process audits
• Maintains adherence to company policies, standard work, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices
• Learns and performs training on the SAP production modules
• Participates in scheduled Gemba walks and drives resolution to identified wastes and issues
• Uses DAKOTA software as a compliance tool for environmental health and safety
• Leads Daily Tier meetings with Production Associates.
  
  Posts constraints and drives resolution in a timely manner
• Enforces plant housekeeping standards
• Performs other job duties, as assigned

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
• Four to ten years related experience and/or training
• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of three years in direct supervisory experience
• Demonstrated experience working hands-on in a manufacturing production environment
• Proven facility and leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in the use of Excel, Microsoft Word, and Statistical Analysis
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Knowledge of arithmetic, statistics, "Lean" concepts, ISO procedures, and their applications
• Ability to apply Excel, Word, and SAP applications to daily job responsibilities
• Labor relations and negotiation skills
• Principles of Lean Six Sigma