1st or 2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor

Manufacturing Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Set daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicate them to employees.
• Ensure the safe use of equipment and schedule regular maintenance.
• Coordinate with support departments for proper preventive maintenance of machinery.
• Observe production output, providing corrective action to any deficiencies.
• Facilitate and ensure the proper training of all supervised employees in the areas of operation, training, inventory, and process compliancy.
• Enforce strict safety guidelines and company standards.
• Be aware of the day-to-day production needs; awareness levels must be cemented.
• Ensure adherence to scheduling and report issues that prevent from adherence to the proper departments.
• Develop a systematic approach in identifying priorities during downtime or scheduled production.
• Implement and champion the ideals of 6S principles.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives within your area of responsibility.
• Minimize downtime on all machines and adapt by facilitating resources appropriately.
• Regularly assess all direct reports and identify strengths and weaknesses.
• Must lead by example and be available, accessible, and approachable.
• Display positive demeanor and level-headedness as challenging situations arise.

General Work Requirements:

• Proven experience as Manufacturing Supervisor or similar role.
• Strong ability to effectively lead people and achieve results through the team.
• Experience in using various types of manufacturing machinery and tools.
• Advanced skills in MS Office.
• Organizational and leadership abilities.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
• Ability to effectively detect and correct deficiencies in safety, quality, and/or efficiency.
• High School Diploma:
  Degree in a technical, engineering, or relevant field will be an advantage.
• Move at a moderate to fast pace across specified terrain for extended periods of time.
• Adjust body position while performing tasks.