Production Shift Supervisor

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Operations - Lafayette Salaried Reg. FT Supervisors 10 - 17 Lafayette, IN, US 1 Attachments

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Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Supervises, coordinates and directs safe, quality production. Assures a safe working environment for all employees. Directs effective and safe use of equipment in the manufacture of product. Motivates subordinates to work together and to maintain a high level of productivity. Determines and implements improvements in Plant manufacturing processes. Accountable primarily for enameling and drawing with additional responsibility for finishing, maintenance, and security.

• Provides leadership to ensure a work environment that is safe and free from hazards and unsafe behaviors. Assures that safety items are responded to in a timely manner. Assures that general safe work practices and specific safe work instructions are followed within the area of responsibility.
• Conducts safety and housekeeping audits and actively audits for safe behaviors.
• Acts as the primary Incident Commander for all plant emergency response situations.

• Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
• Maintains workflow by monitoring all steps of the process; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
• Recommends changes in size of workforce.
• Participates in plant projects to help achieve plant objectives and goals.
• Accountable for all plant operations to include security on off shifts and weekends.

• Assures that products are manufactured to quality specifications.
• Assures quality issues are resolved in a timely manner. Utilizes systematic problem solving methods to determine root causes of problems.

• Leads efforts to create a culture that is customer-focused, team-based and driven by continuous improvement.
• Supervises and directs the work of hourly production employees plant-wide on the shift.
• Supports the development team in on the job training for employees.
• Sets expectations for safety, quality, production and conduct and monitors.
• Coaches, counsels and issues corrective actions to employees; initiates, coordinates and enforces systems, policies and procedures. Resolves personnel problems by analyzing data, investigating issues, identifying solutions and recommending action. Administers Company policies and plant rules fairly and consistently.
• Maintains a high level of employee morale and employee participation.
• Administers Plant or department policy in a fair and consistent manner.
• Participates in selection and termination of hourly employees.

• Bachelor’s degree in technical or related field or equivalent amount of previous relevant experience.
• Five (5) years production supervision experience.
• Ability to lead and motivate others.
• Ability to work with all levels of people in achievement of plant objectives.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.