3rd Shift Production Supervisor

About the role

The 3rd shift Production Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of all personnel in all departments, throughout the facility on 3rd Shift.

You will maintain production schedules, plan and assign work, perform pre-shift meetings, direct training of shift employees and manage all performance or disciplinarian-based decisions for individuals working on-site.

You will be focused on maintaining product quality standards and will oversee inspection processes and audits. You will work collaboratively with various facility support departments to troubleshoot any production problems identified as well as take any preventive or corrective actions which potentially threaten quality, reduce down time or reduce unnecessary costs.

You will maintain a high level of accountability to ensure the safety of all personnel is maintained as a top priority. In addition, you will be fully responsible for the enforcement of all company rules, regulations, SOP's, and policies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise production line operation in accordance with plant policies and procedures.
• Train and coach production line employees.
• Conduct employee performance reviews.
• Responsible for shift schedule to include: work station assignments/rotations, employee training, employee vacations, employee breaks, overtime assignment, back-up for absent employees, and shift rotations.
• Coordinate production startups, shutdowns, and changeovers.
• Coordinate with Human Resources and Plant Manager for appropriate staffing levels.
• Schedule and conduct shift meetings.
• Responsible to meet shift production goals.
• Responsible to meet shift downtime goals.
• Responsible for quality control. Make adjustments as necessary during shift to produce product within specifications. Reject product outside of specifications.
• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).
• Communicate with other Shift Supervisors and Plant Manager.
• Ensure a clean and safe work area.
• Complete shift paper work.
• Complete process audits as scheduled.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Experience supervising unionized employees is a plus.
• Familiarity with welding and/or manufacturing of welded components or assemblies.
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required. This is normally acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Familiarity with MS Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Knowledge of the manufacturing processes, procedures, and machinery. This is normally acquired through two to five years of manufacturing experience.
• Communicative and capable of coaching and guiding others.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.