Production Supervisor 2nd Shift
Gaven Industries, Inc. - Saxonburg, PA
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Position Summary:Gaven Industries in Saxonburg, PA, is seeking a highly skilled, efficient, and passionate leader to supervise our production operations on the second shift, which is generally between the hours of 3:30 p.m.- 12:00 midnight. The Production Supervisor's responsibilities include ensuring efficient production workflow, meeting production targets, maintaining equipment, supervising production staff, and ensuring our products meet the Gaven standard of quality. The ideal candidate should be a proficient leader with organizational abilities, effective communication skills, and an in-depth knowledge of production process/es. Job Responsibilities: Work closely with leadership to supervise production resourcesOversee daily operations and adjusting as necessaryCoordinate work schedules and assignments for team membersEnsure production plans are in place and followedDrive the manufacturing process to ensure smooth executionWork with Manufacturing Engineer to evaluate new tools and equipment are on a preventative maintenance schedule and available for Production Communicate job expectations and provide feedback to team membersTrain, mentor, and supervise production workersIdentify, troubleshoot and resolve production issuesImplement Shop Floor Best Practices and workflowDrive a Safety Culture through maintaining a clean and safe work environmentCollaborate with Production Planning, Engineering, and other departments to improve production performanceSupport the INFOR optimization efforts to simplify workflows, reduce waste, and help identify process improvements to minimize impact to shop floorConduct performance reviews and managing any disciplinary issuesPrepare and maintain production reports and records through INFOR and other visibility tools as requestedAdditional duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills, Abilities: Strong leadership and collaboration skillsPlan, schedule, and manage production tasks and projectsEnforce safety policies and procedures (in-house, industry standards, and regulatory) to decrease the potential for team member injuriesEnsure final product meets quality standards and customer specificationsImplement cost-effective solutions to improve production efficiency and outputEnsure all resources and assets are used efficiently and correctlyTrain and mentor production team members and assign them to job duties to ensure successResolve issues related to production in a timely manner Education/Experience Requirements:Proven as a Production Supervisor or similar roleExperience in quality standards, health, and safety regulationsExperience in reporting on key production metricsBasic proficient in MS Office and ERP/INFOR softwareTechnical degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial, or similar with 10-years of experience in supervisory roles. Extended practical experience will be considered as substitutePhysical Environment/Working Conditions:Manufacturing shop environment, safety glasses and shoes must be worn at all times in the shop * Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.This job description defines the critical job responsibilities and requirements of a job classification in broad terms; it is not meant to be all-inclusive for any one position. Job responsibilities and requirements are subject to change at any time due to business conditions or any other reason.
Created: 2025-02-10