Production Supervisor 2nd Shift

Do you want to be a part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another - all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you! 

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor at our Elkhart, IN manufacturing plant in our bedding department.  This position is responsible for direct supervision for employees in the manufacturing & loading dock departments for assigned product lines.  The normal work hours will be 1:30pm to 10:30pm Monday - Friday, with overtime as needed with upticks in the production schedule. Training on 1st Shift for approximately 4 - 6 weeks will be required before transitioning to 2nd Shift. 

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production and distribution goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. The Production Supervisor will be expected to organize, direct, and monitor all aspects of production in assigned departments, assisting in other departments as needed. 

Additional responsibilities of the Production Supervisor will include:

• Involved in daily planning
• Supervise hourly personnel
• Responsible for overseeing quality in the department
• Coordinate daily schedule
• Responsible for training
• Responsible for completing customer orders efficiently and to customer specifications while keeping overtime hours at a minimum
• Responsible for proper equipment operation and to ensure all Preventive Maintenance Programs are being followed and completed
• Responsible for safety and that all safety policies and rules are being followed
• Responsible for implementing all company policies and guidelines
• Responsible for housekeeping per value of order
• Responsible for setting standards and monitor to ensure they are being met
• Demonstrate appropriate leadership behavior
• Coordinate with customer service and/or production to ensure timely loading of product

Skills and Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• One to three years’ Supervisory experience required to perform the job, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Mechanical experience or aptitude to aid in diagnosing and trouble-shooting machines/forklifts in the department
• Some PC background, good communication skills, must be able to read a tape measure, and fork lift training
• Able to delegate duties and responsibilities effectively, as well as to monitor and direct several separate processes
• Ability to function under pressure is essential

Carpenter Co. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment.

Carpenter Co is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.

Carpenter Co. offers a comprehensive benefits package including excellent health insurance, generous profit sharing plan, and much more. We offer long-term career opportunities for our employees in a stable industry and clean working environment. We also offer tuition reimbursement to our employees after 1 year of service. Our Elkhart Branch employees average over 10 years of service with the company, and we'd like for you to join us!