Working Manufacturing Supervisor

We are looking for a highly capable manufacturing supervisor to join our business's production division. You will be a working supervisor, meaning you will be cross-trained on all the machinery and work alongside your team.

To ensure success, you should possess extensive knowledge of production and experience in a similar industry. A first-class manufacturing night shift supervisor will be someone whose production knowledge and skills result in the manufacturing of high-quality products. On a daily basis, you’ll supervise employees during the night shift and make sure that they complete their tasks and are motivated to work effectively. Shift supervisor skills include contributing to the production strategy by knowing the business goals and how to achieve them. You’ll also act as a reference point for employees, ready to fix problems that occasionally arise.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED (preferred, but not required)3-5 years of leadership experience, ideally in a fast-paced 24/7 environment

Extensive experience in performing quality control procedures and meeting production standards

Leadership and conflict-management skills

The ability to meet the physical demands of the job, such as standing up for long hours and lifting heavy loads (50 lbs) occasionally

Knowledge of production processes in a related industry is preferred

Working knowledge of computers and office software

Strong technical and mechanical aptitude

Excellent organizational and time management abilities

Great communication and collaboration skills

Keen attention to detail and problem-solving techniques

Experience with basic maintenance and troubleshooting of heavy machinery

Welding and fabricating experience desired

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Is the Coach, Leader, and Manager of the night shift production crew

Build consensus and foster positive relationships

Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of themselves and all other employees working on their shift

Responsible for regular monitoring of the shift performance and the communication/coordination of improvement initiatives

Write routine shift pass-down memos

Assess workload, and assign, prioritize, delegate, and evaluate the work of other staff members

Use various power and hand tools

Operating a 475 ton and 200 ton hydraulic press safely

Operating an automated saw

Operating a LASER marking machine

Operating a plastic extrusion machine

Manual labor; involves lifting and maneuvering heavy objects

Updating productivity records and writing incident reports, if relevant

Training and supervising new employees.

Collaborating with other departments to complete production orders on time

Write routine reports and correspondence

Complying with internal policies and industry regulations

Participate in the development and maintenance of SOP’s

Other tasks as directed by the Production Manager

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$25-$29 per hour, depending on experience; night shift gets a 10% shift differential

85% Employer covered Health and Dental Coverage 50% spouse and children

5% match 401k or Roth retirement plan immediately vested. Eligible after 3 months

7 Paid Holidays

2 Weeks Paid vacation

Sick time bank according to BOLI requirements