Position: Production Supervisor (2nd & 3rd Shift)
Department: Operations
Position Reports to: Operations Manager or General Manager/Managing Director
FLSA Status: Salary, Non-Exempt
Position Summary
To provide leadership to the Production Department and ensure the day-to-day execution of all production activities.
To ensure consistent operation of all equipment and processes.
To ensure the delivery of consistent services and products that meet all customer objectives and expectations.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Responsible for direct supervision of designated shift and will act as technical resource to the shift.
Rotation between shifts may occur, as needed.
Ensure all Associates are trained to meet the requirements of their jobs.
Direct and complete Associate performance reviews.
Responsible for safety, on-time delivery, promoting and maintaining excellent quality through the process, Associate and process efficiency, continuous improvement initiatives and timeliness of all products produced on assigned shift.
Verify all daily labor times.
Participate in cross-functional teams as a production representative with the goal of reducing variance.
Participate in, promote, and actively use Lean Manufacturing Principals throughout the organization.
Initiate appropriate actions for maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
Assist in work-related accident reports and investigations, as required.
Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental procedures and regulations.
Responsible for all department scheduling to meet production and shipment schedules.
Responsible for participating and engaging in continuous improvement projects across the organization.
Travel to other HEXPOL locations or to customers may be required.
Perform any other project/task as assigned by Management.
Education, Skills and Experience Requirements
Associate Degree in Business Administration or related field, preferred.
Experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Five (5) years’ production/manufacturing experience, preferred.
Three (3) years’ supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent computer/systems skills – MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook).
Excellent cooperation and collaboration skills.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
Attention to detail, high energy, self-motivated and self-reliant.
Ability to supervise, coach and develop Associates.
Ability to interact well with all personality types in a supervisory role.
Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
Ability to handle personal and confidential information.
May require travel to various Company locations.
Physical Requirements – the physical requirements of the Production Supervisor position required in an 8-hour workday.
Activity: FREQUENCY
Not at all Occasionally Frequently Continuously
0-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Sitting
X
Standing
X
Walking
X
Squatting
X
Bending
X
Kneeling
X
Reaching
X
Crawling
X
Ladder Climbing
X
Stair Climbing
X
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical demands for this position include the ability to sit, stand, and walk for the majority of the workday depending on the tasks at hand.
The Associate may be required to lift to 50 lbs.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position will work in an office environment, with the potential for occasional visits to the production area as needed.
This position has potential exposure to light dust, fumes, and noise from the production area.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an Associate encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the Associate for this job.
The employer has the right to modify essential job functions, physical demands of the job and job qualifications at any time.