First Shift Production Supervisor

Description Key Responsibilities Safety

• Direct and ensure safety guidelines and procedures are followed, guaranteeing safety for all employees
• Collaborate with the safety coordinator and plant manager to address safety issues, conduct routine employee training, and resolve equipment safety concerns
• Conduct daily Safety walks when the plant manager is not available

• Oversee overall productivity and efficiencies of the plant floor, aligning resources and projects with company goals and metrics
• Manage and direct appropriate labor and staffing to achieve production goals, ensuring proper alignment across work centers and shifts
• Implement shop floor organization using developed scheduling tools to support material flow
• Conduct daily "Gemba walks" with the plant manager to address any concerns

• Work closely with Plant Manager, Production Control, and Scheduling team to meet commitments and due dates
• Align staffing, resources, and equipment to meet the company's 95% On-Time Delivery (OTD) goal
• Monitor daily shipping goals and support efforts to meet these targets
• Execute the schedule and reduce obstacles to meeting scheduled commitments

• Monitor overall quality performance on the shop floor, providing direction to reduce internal and external quality rejects
• Manage projects related to reducing internal rejects and reworks, aligning resources with company quality goals
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop action items supporting quality improvement
• Take overall responsibility for product quality on the shop floor

• Enforce all policies and procedures, acting within the guidelines of the labor agreement
• Work closely with the union to address complaints and grievances
• Provide leadership, direction, and training to accomplish company goals and objectives
• Support the Plant Manager in managing overtime and staffing needs

• Management experience
• Background in manufacturing methods, process improvement programs, project management, and lean methodologies
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 basics
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and knowledge of an Operating System (preferably Epicor) for shop floor data collection

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Five or more years of plant supervision/general management experience in a manufacturing environment

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence actions and opinions of others
• Excellent people management skills, including setting expectations, delegating work, and developing staff
• Strong business acumen and problem-solving abilities
• Project management expertise and change management skills
• Innovative thinking and creativity in approaching challenges
• Analytical skills to synthesize complex information and design efficient workflows
• High level of motivation and ability to set and achieve challenging goals
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Professionalism under pressure and ability to handle diverse situations
• Commitment to meeting productivity standards and working efficiently
• Consistent attendance and punctuality
• Initiative to take independent actions and calculated risks
• Strong customer service focus and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Commitment to promoting a diverse and harassment-free environment

• Frequently stand, walk, and sit
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to communicate verbally and perceive sounds

• Work is generally performed in both office and manufacturing environments
• Moderate noise levels
• Exposure to typical manufacturing conditions
• Use of standard office equipment including computers, printers, and communication devices

• Health & Wellness:
  Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with 80% of costs covered by the company
• Security:
  Long-term and short-term disability insurance, company-paid life insurance, and additional employee life insurance options
• Supplemental Coverage:
  Critical illness and accident insurance
• Growth Opportunities:
  Potential for advancement within Skilcraft and across our broader ONI family of companies
• Culture of Excellence:
  Join a team dedicated to organizational excellence, continual employee development, and sustainable manufacturing processes

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