Production Supervisor

Exempt Status:
Non-Exempt Department Specific:
Water-Based Putties, Two Part Epoxies, Adhesive Filling, Adhesive Packaging, Solvent Based Putties

Title:

Shift Supervisor

Reports to:

Assistant Plant Manager

Summary:

Supervise activities of the Production department to process materials and/or manufacture products. Responsible for upholding company quality and safety standards while meeting all order needs in a timely fashion per daily planning expectations. Support optimization of production capabilities and labor usage.

• Work with and direct Bldg. Leads to ensure daily production activities are planned for success, including Packaging Machine Lead, Filling Machine Lead, and Bldg. 2 Lead.
• Ensure all shop orders are closed under appropriate guidelines, including variance clarification (e.g., why is a variance high or low).
• Maintain shop orders and shop order variance reporting to a 95% accuracy or higher.
• Monitor OEE to drive improvement opportunities in various areas using the Vorne system to understand where the biggest opportunities are.
• Support improvements in quality, inventory, and maintenance procedures, policies, and/or methods within the manufacturing process.
• Increase productivity through improvement of existing machinery, revised methods or packaging, or other means.
• Reduce all possible forms of waste, including scrap (e.g., boxes, tubes, purge, damaged goods).
• Prioritize equipment repair needs via the work order system, including both planned and unplanned repairs.
• Review operating reports and help resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.

• Safety improvements, safety training, and safety reporting in compliance with EHS standards. This includes a 95% or higher completion rate on monthly training.
• Ensure all employees are properly trained in the use of equipment and raw materials handling to meet safety compliance and processes.
• Develop or revise standard operational and working practices and observe workers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Ensure all quality manufacturing processes are followed, and employees are trained in proper procedures for assigned tasks. This includes a 95% or higher quality accuracy expectation as a metric for success, measured during line check audits.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as requested by the Assistant Plant Manager, Director of Operations.

• Associate’s degree preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ related experience and/or training in a manufacturing and quality control environment.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.