Production Supervisor - 1st shift

Salary Exempt Summary: This job is a hands-on Supervisory position in which an individual is expected to aid the Department and Plant Manager as well as acting as a technical troubleshooter. Job Title: Department 71/80/82 Supervisor Reports to: Plant Manager Responsibilities: * Oversee and maintain safety practices in accordance with safe operations and in compliance with company policies. * Conduct safety and orientation training with new team members. * Ensure that production goals are met in accordance with applicable quality standards * Plan and execute the production schedule, providing supervision and direction to Team Leaders. * Allocate resources to ensure minimum downtime and completion of scheduled activities. * Prioritize and manage workload to ensure assignments address the objectives of the company, department, and customers. * Supervise and assist in the training of production processes. * Act to solve problems and reduce obstacles that interfere with Safety, Quality and Delivery goals. * Work to continuously improve personal and team member performance to increase Throughput while keeping Inventory and Operating Expenses under control. * Provide training, guidance, and coaching to team members in a consistent and constructive manner. * Communicate shift activity to team members and keep them informed of the changes to equipment, processes, and materials / supplies. * Monitor the efficiency and quality of all production jobs. * Manage team member conduct or performance problems fairly and uniformly across all team members in a manner consistent with company policies. * Refer to Human Resources for advice and consultation as needed. * Maintain payroll system for department team members. Qualifications and Skills: * Must be able to communicate to both management and team members clearly and informatively. * Experience working in a union environment preferred. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Proficiency with computer operations and programs such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), ability to read and understand blueprints, Access or other data tracking systems. * Strong decision-making and troubleshooting skills and methods are essential. * Ability to work independently and creatively. * Manufacturing experience of 5 years or more or equivalent. * Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience. * High School Diploma or equivalent. * Continuous Improvement training and experience (LSS Green Belt or equivalent preferred). Throughput, Inventory, and Operational expense are the pillars of the operating philosophy of UMIC Limitations and Disclaimer The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently

Created: 2025-01-07