Shift Supervisor

Primary Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the daily activities of production employees.
• Prepares work orders and recommends ideas for equipment modification.
• Provides reports on a daily/weekly frequency to summarize results of production flow.
• Communicates with plant personnel to aid process improvement on overall production/quality/safety issues.
• Aids in the process of educating machine operators on their contribution to the throughput and quality of finished products.
• Trains hourly employees in housekeeping, job safety and investigation of accidents - holding periodic safety meetings with hourly employees.
• Facilitates and coordinates accident investigations.
• Develops good employee relations, handles employee complaints promptly.
• Provides activity reports to management on the safety, production, maintenance, and quality of the plant.
• Identifies and responds actively to the needs of all customers and is open and responsive to change.
• Maintains an environmental awareness and promotes safety practices according to company policies and procedures.
• Reviews work performed and appraises performance.
• Must understand and facilitate payroll, inventory, and shipping processes in addition to scheduling and maintenance.

Education and Experience Requirements:

College Degree, or equivalent work experience in related job function. Five (5) years supervisory experience in related job function is preferred. Essential qualifications include proven skills in a production environment with an understanding of manufacturing practices, excellent communication skills with the ability to work well with people and to facilitate change and growth in a team environment. Must be available to work a flexible work schedule (to include swing and graveyard work) in a production-manufacturing environment. PC skills essential.

Core Competencies:

Aligning Performance for Success, Coaching, Communication, Continuous Improvement, Decision Making, Guiding Team Success, Planning and Organizing, Resolving Conflict, Safety Leadership.