Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift (11p-7a)

The following job/task functions have been identified as the core functions of this position. However, the supervisor or manager may assign additional duties associated with this position.

·         Monitors production plans and provides corrective action as necessary.

·         Communicates staffing needs with supervision.

·         Monitors, adjusts, and reports inventories.

·         Educates associates in proper procedures of company policy, safety and quality issues, and production requirements.

·         Monitors machinery and equipment.  Writes work orders when necessary. 

·         Resolves problems logically and effectively.  Leads CPR teams to resolution of quality issues. 

·         Communicates necessary information to associates.

·         Eliminates waste through safety, quality, and production improvements.

·         Implement new systems and operations.

·         Continue focus and improvements in housekeeping through 5’s.

·         Monitor required Quality documentation at each specific operation. Insure all applicable checks on inspection sheets, SPC charts, etc. are being properly completed with any applicable notations/comments.

·         Participate in applicable “corrective action” activities as deemed essential to plant and customer needs

·         Maintains work center schedule by staying within production and shipping scheduling.

·         Oversees set-up on work centers ensuring quality performance and proper documentation.

·         Conducts weekly department meetings with associates on current issues such as quality, attendance, safety, housekeeping, and production requirements.  Answers field questions and notes suggestions as needed.

·         Ability to fill out daily production reports on all work centers or train operators to do so.

·         Assists in hiring of new associates.

·         Handles a variety of issues from all areas of the plant.

·         Attends all required training.

·         Establishes new work standards and instructions.  (Per corporate procedures)

·         Performs all duties and operates machinery & equipment according to MIOSHA standards and company procedures using required safety equipment (gloves, sleeves, ear plugs, etc.)

·         Able and willing to work any shift assigned, weekends and overtime

·         Regular and predictable attendance required

·         Assumes other duties as directed by supervisor

• Proven technical ability
• Knowledge of SPC (including the use of mics, calipers, etc.)
• Knowledge of welding processes
• Lean manufacturing experience
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proven manufacturing administration skills
• Ability to adapt to and use computers

·         Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or five years plus related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.