Production Shift Supervisor - Off Shift

Key Deliverables

The Production Shift Supervisor serves as an engaged and trusted source in the organization. Success in this role is measured by increasing production while reducing labor hours and scrap.

• Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the workplace. Advocates for and promotes a safe work environment by reporting Near Misses and/or other safety and environmental hazards, wearing all required PPE and encouraging others to do the same.
• Has authority to stop processes to correct quality, safety or environmental problems, identify and place suspect product on quality hold, and to promptly notify Supervisory personnel when processes become noncompliant.
• Manages the day to day requirements of production employees in order to meet Productivity, scrap targets, and customer requirements as defined in the operational performance plan.
• Initiates and Maintains 6S workshops in cooperation with the respective SQDC Team and maintains established housekeeping standards for all work areas throughout the facility.
• Facilitates training for specific needs of Production Personnel.
• Works with the SQDC Team to create and implement Continual Improvement activities.
• Initiates, documents, counsels, and coaches disciplinary actions for hourly employees.
• Communicates a daily summary report and any special needs to Management.
• Monitors and records performance and skill levels of hourly employees and compiles performance reviews.
• Understands and promotes organizational policies and Mission Statement.
• In cooperation with the SQDC Team, takes all actions and necessary steps to deliver quality products to our customers.
• Coordinates and enforces the Company safety policies at the lines by demonstrating and promoting safe work practices in all activities throughout the facility.
• In cooperation, the Production Shift Supervisor introduces new Work Instructions and line practices with training workshops, and maintains compliance to the Quality System requirements of the lines.
• In cooperation with the Quality Engineer, the Production Shift Supervisor coaches employees in problem solving techniques and methodology such as 8‑D.
• The Production Shift Supervisor monitors and maintains established process flow patterns at the line(s) and within the facility.
• The Production Shift Supervisor keeps records of any and all documentation pertaining to the Production Lines. Documentation required for preventative maintenance, changeover, and any other daily requirements. The Production Shift Supervisor not only keeps records of these documents but also supports related actions, if required.
• Approves/ Denies vacation request forms for hourly employees and logs in the time keeping system.
• Monitors and records attendance of employees. Coaches repeat offenders if needed.
• Schedules with Logistics overtime for production personnel in coordination with customer requirements and Management approval.
• Supervisory personnel have been delegated the responsibility and authority to add additional inspection steps necessary to ensure product quality when processes become noncompliant.

• Trains and surveils adherence to requirements on documentation (shift reporting, SAP backflush, PM documents, complaint cards etc.).
• Is able to perform checks on adherence to control plans and checks regularly with evaluating the results.
• Works on closing audit findings, especially if they derive from internal audits (LPA, 6S/TPM etc.)
• The Production Shift Supervisor regularly checks on completed operator PM task and whether all points are done right or not.

In an ever‑changing fast paced environment, the Production Shift Supervisor is responsible to oversee Production employees while working together to increase productivity, reduce scrap, and support other key performance indicators. As a Production Shift Supervisor, you will lead by example, drive initiatives, and adapt to overcome obstacles with the change in demand. You will be empowered to make decisions that help drive positive performance and you will influence others through your leadership.

Communicating effectively is an essential factor of success in this position…