Shift Supervisor - Day Shift

Job Title

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in operating a variety of machines to manufacture products by performing the following duties.

• Analyzes work orders to estimate worker hours and create machining schedules that meet both internal and external needs
• Computes amounts of stock and supplies required for operations, based on production schedules, and requisitions materials from storage area
• Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties
• Plans flow of materials through department and develops physical layout of machines according to work orders
• Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met
• Inspects and measures parts and products to verify conformance to specifications
• Directs workers in adjusting machines and equipment to repair products which fail to meet standards
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules
• Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew
• Maintains time and production records
• Develops capital equipment justifications for machine tools and process technology to improve quality, cost, and cycle times
• Estimates, requisitions, and inspects materials
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma (or equivalent);
  Bachelor's degree preferred
• Three years in a supervisory role in a manufacturing environment; and five years in a plastics or extrusion environment
• Must have organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Must possess good problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively develop people and lead a team
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Dedicated to continuous improvement
• Proficient in Excel and Word

Transcendia is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.