Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor, 2nd Shift

Pay Range: $28 - $32.25/hour, qualifies for overtime.

Schedule: 3pm - 1am (10 hour days x 4 or 5 days a week as demand dictates)

Benefits: full benefits and 401k plan with a company match as well as paid time off (PTO)

**Headcount: **3-6 production employees. This is a working supervisor position. If a production employee were to call off, then the supervisor would operate the production line.

Must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorships are unavailable.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of safety, quality and production of their shift. The Production Supervisor is also responsible for the direct supervision and training of hourly employees. This position requires the flexibility to work various shifts, 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. A Production Supervisor reports directly to the Production Manager.

Additional Responsibilities:

Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment

Completion of shift production and reporting paperwork

Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to Production Manager

Meet quality specifications for all products produced

Assist with Preventive Maintenance program as required

Meet wired plant compliance metrics

Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance schedule

Adhere to product sampling schedule

Meet or exceed facility housekeeping expectations

Daily allocation and management of available resources to accomplish the shift’s assigned production duties

Maintain and build job skills through company training programs

Meet or exceed standard production efficiencies on all production lines

Ensure that all employees on the shift are properly trained in the areas of safety and quality as well as all job functions

Coordinate with Maintenance and/or troubleshoot process and mechanical problems, repairs and adjustments to maximize production and safety

Expedite product changeovers in an efficient manner

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:

Mechanical troubleshooting and repair abilities

Leadership skills

Supervision Skills/Training Skills

Motivational skills

Basic computer skills

Manufacturing knowledge - plastic extrusion experience a plus

Decision making and problem-solving abilities

Ability to communicate with various levels within the organization

Educational Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Experience:

1-2 years’ experience as a line operator or related experience

Supervisory training or related experience

English and Spanish bi-lingual language skills are a plus!

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand and be mobile for a minimum of 8 continuous hours

Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in temperature extremes

Ability to use hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods

Position requires full range of body motion including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles

You should be proficient in:

• Leadership / People Management
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Plastic Extrusion Experience
• Injection Molding Experience
• Blow Molding Experience