Manufacturing Supervisor

Job Description

The Manufacturing Supervisor performs frontline supervisory functions and is responsible for safety, corrective action, associate relations, housekeeping, and performance reviews for hourly associates at one of our largest windows and doors production locations in North America. Assist in recommendations to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product. Supervises, directs, advises, and trains manufacturing team members in accordance with established manufacturing policies and procedures to ensure production demands are met.

Ensures all activities are focused on quality, safety, and environmental responsibility. In addition, this position will actively encourage and support concepts of associate involvement, continuous improvement, 5S, and lean manufacturing concepts.
Must be on first shift, Monday through Friday, 5:30am-3:30pm.

• Facilitates the day to day operations of building products to meet production demands, while ensuring quality, safety, and environmental responsibility
• In conjunction with appropriate plant leadership, develops and implements staffing guidelines to maximize utilization of human resources while controlling manpower costs.
• Hires, supervises, evaluates, and replaces staff as required to ensure performance objectives are met/exceeded.
• Evaluate teammates generally annually and give feedback to perform better; and hold shift meetings for Safety and Production items as instructed by the manager.
• Effectively trains personnel in tooling, troubleshooting, machine set-up, operation, changeover, safety procedures, record keeping, etc
• Identifies potential career paths for associates and works with associates to develop their skills and knowledge in order to progress within the company. Provides documentation and follow up to training and job responsibilities.
• Interviews qualified candidates for manufacturing positions and recommends candidates for hire to Human Resources.
• Assigns personnel to extrusion lines or production areas and oversees line or area rotations and break schedules during assigned shift(s) by maintaining a high degree of communication skills to accomplish seamless shift changes and troubleshooting progress.
• Completes or oversees completion of paperwork relative to line operation, operator logs, PM logs, audits, and corrective action.
• Knowledge and understanding of all safety policies, and regulations and to be able to address all unsafe acts and conditions.
• Provides coaching and counseling to associates and corrective action when needed, always following the company guidelines.
• Identifies and assists with implementations for continuous process improvement.

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 1-3 years of progressively responsible supervisory/leadership experience in a manufacturing environment. Relevant experience in sheet extrusion strongly preferred for extrusion facilities, fenestration experience strongly preferred for windows facilities.
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills, combined with the ability to educate and train non-degreed operators and technicians in a production environment.
• A highly skilled and motivated individual proficient in all areas of extrusion operation
• Proficient in 5S is preferred
• Upper level mathematical and mechanical skills required
• Proficient in use of calipers and other measuring devices
• Knowledge of work orders, schedules and priorities and ability to carry out multiple tasks

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Address

Location:

1780 West Fork Dr. Lithia Springs, GA 30122

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time
* team members receive
** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

* Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week.
** Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

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