Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Job Title: Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Location: Fort Wayne

Job Type: On-Site

Reporting to: Production Manager

Director Reports: (Info needed)

FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation in Bedding, Furniture, Industrial, Home & Office, Healthcare, and Transportation markets. We have made it our mission to provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumers. With our corporate headquarters, high-tech research and development facility, and multiple manufacturing locations in North America, FXI has built a culture of innovation and achievement that is recognized by customers, suppliers and peers.

Our products include finished goods, sub-assemblies, services, and raw materials for OEMs, fabricators, and retailers. You will find FXI's foam innovations inside, around, and under yourself in countless applications. Everywhere foam goes, FXI's innovations lead the way! Won't you join us?

Our Fort Wayne facility is a union manufacturing plant with approximately 155 employees operating on three shifts. The site is a pouring and specialized post processing operation. Capabilities include pouring, fabricating, felting, reticulation (2 styles) and block. As a key location within FXI's manufacturing network, the Fort Wayne plant is known for its strong focus on quality, safety, and operational excellence.

Team members work in a collaborative, supportive environment where continuous improvement and innovation play a central role.

• Responsible for ensuring employee training is completed completely and timely.
• Ensure employees are following all safety processes and protocols.
• Enter absences and vacation into the time and attendance system, ADP.
• Evaluate employee performance and pursue corrective action for rule violations.
• Complete Hourly Performance Reviews.
• Complete On-The-Job Training forms both hourly and temporary employees.
• Notify management of employee issues in a timely manner.
• Responsible for distribution and channeling of orders through the production areas.
• Adjust manpower as required by production.
• Ensure the production schedule is being produced daily.
• Maintain flow of information to and from employees concerning work requirements, new policies, and new methods of operations.
• Perform continuous inspections of the production/plant area.
• Plan and coordinate production of quality foam at the lowest possible cost.
• Check equipment for problems.
• Complete maintenance work orders for repairs as needed.
• Recommend and implement improved working methods.
• Work together as a supervisor of the team to maximize plant output.
• Address problems in the production area. Control overtime.
• Maximize foam yield.
• Ensure shortages are added to the truck by shift end.
• Attend Supervisory training courses.
• Ensure employees follow safety and environmental rules.
• Complete the Health and Safety Orientation Training Checklist for all new hires, transferring employees, and temporary workers.
• Conduct weekly safety meetings. Coordinate the completion of Incident Investigation Reports (IIR).
• Coordinate the completion of Near Miss/Hazard Reports.
• Investigate the cause of safety incidents and include in documentation on the IIR or Near Miss/Hazard Report.
• Monitor emails distributed with items addressed during weekly safety meetings.
• Act as Supervisor for JHA team; coordinate JHA training each month.
• Responsible for following all environmental, safety, and work rules.
• Responsible for notifying management of any harassment, unsafe acts/conditions, or environmental concerns.
• Responsible for following the 5s for Safety Process (sort, straighten, shine, standardize, sustain).
• Responsible for working safely.
• Responsible for complying with all quality requirements.
• Responsible for working overtime when required/scheduled.
• Available for call-in when necessary.

• Ability to read/write/speak/understand English.
• Degree in Management, a related field, or equivalent on the job experience.
• 3-5 years supervisor experience in manufacturing field required.
• ERP experience is plus, preferred experience with SAP.
• Lean experience preferred

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic and optional life insurance
• Short and longterm disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Flexible spending accounts

FXI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FXI does not discriminate in employment…