Job Description

Basic Function

The position of Production Shift Supervisor is a team leader, coordinator, coach and mentor to a team of production operators.  The Production Shift Supervisor has responsibility for the safe and successful production of all products and processes within the team and uses continuous improvement techniques to drive development in all areas of the business.

Roles & Responsibilities

•    Implements, complies with and encourages team members to adhere to all safety requirements resulting in zero safety violations. This includes participating in all safety related activities such as safety talks, behavioral based safety observations, audits, etc.
•    Supervises operational processes and activities to ensure all products meet or exceed all established quality requirements, including product integrity and product order documentation
•    Directs all related personnel actions to include performance management and disciplinary actions
•    Understands manufacturing priorities based on established weekly productions schedules and makes daily assignments to achieve performance expectations.
•    Assist operators in problem solving and exercises considerable judgment.
•    Directs routine equipment maintenance and set-up.
•    Takes leadership role for training and coaching activities.
•    Promotes and maintains a team work environment.
•    Ensures the effective utilization of time and equipment  by all self-managed work teams
•    Ensures that product quality standards and production deadlines are met
•    Ensuring maintenance of cost effective and high-standard production
•    Continuously evaluate work force and equipment capabilities and effectiveness to recommend where improvements can be made
•    Work with managers to ensure that company policies are being executed
•    Provide feedback to Manager in regards to disciplinary actions
•    Effectively communicates operation status to operations management
•    Encourage team to meet individual and team goals
•    Promote and maintain a team environment that encourages employees to get engaged in the operation and take ownership of tasks
•    Maintain time and attendance records
•    Promote the importance of maintaining a clean work environment and high housekeeping standards
•    Other duties as assigned

Min. Qualifications

•    High school diploma/G.E.D or equivalent required
•    1+ years experience in supervisory role
•    1+ years experience in manufacturing or plastics processing facility
•    Forklift operation experience
•    Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
•    Ability to work well with a team and independently
•    Effective problem solver
•    Ability to work overtime and weekends on short notice as needed
•    Ability to apply basic mathematics skills
•    Ability to work proactively and support other personnel and departments.
•    Possess a professional attitude and strong interpersonal skills in leading and mentoring team members
•    Maintain good attendance habits missing minimal work