Production Supervisor 2nd Shift Job Description
Production Supervisor 2nd Shift Duties & Responsibilities
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Production Supervisor 2nd Shift Qualifications
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Production Supervisor 2nd Shift Job Description
- Ensure SQDCC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Cash) Boards are being used, metrics are understood by all members of the value stream and that results are maintained and displayed on a timely basis
- Champion the value stream Gemba meeting and employ problem solving methodology to determine root cause and develop countermeasures for misses to daily targets
- Support new process, product development and implementations
- Track daily performance
- Ensure a safe, efficient, productive, and economical manufacturing operation
- Recommend and implement changes regarding production capability, tooling, machine replacement and staffing in support of production plans cost-effective procedures, systems, tooling, equipment, , to continually improve manufacturing productivity
- Drive a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving and decision making recognizing employees for exceptional work
- Be highly visible to employees and promote hands-on, high involvement approaches to problem solving
- Supervise the 2nd shift production team and ensure that each employee understands and adheres to all company policies and procedures regarding safety, health and the environment and that the proper training programs are in place to ensure that all applicable standards are met
- Effectively manage associates, encouraging continuous improvement of individual performance, while maintaining the operating philosophy of Reno Management
- Demonstrated leadership ability to drive results and influence others to meet department objectives
- 5 years' minimum in a manufacturing environment as a supervisor or manager role
- Comply with all EEO policies and procedures
- Assist in the facilitation of regular production meetings to enhance the communications between shifts and teams
- Promote open discussion of process improvements and techniques in order to drive the Reno Plant toward cost and operating objectives
- Present recommendations to the Plant Production Manager and Plant Manager to implement approved programs
Production Supervisor 2nd Shift Job Description
- Provides managerial, technical and training leadership and support for all 2nd shift manufacturing units
- Promotes safety, sanitation and organization on a daily basis
- Fully understands the operation and flow of all processes and equipment in all departments including the AS400
- Prioritizes and schedules all 2nd shift activities and resources to meet the daily production schedule and ensures the best possible customer service and productivity
- Provides daily follow up, for all manufacturing units, on all orders scheduled for shipment
- Schedules and ensures training for all Operators as necessary
- Tracks adherence to all Wild Personnel Policies and departmental procedures
- Enhances the overall Operations department’s commitment to Inventory Record Accuracy
- Investigates root causes and sets corrective action plans for all quality, yield and other departmental deviations
- Ensures ISO 9001 and HACCP procedures are followed by all reports
- Requires 3-5 years of previous manufacturing supervisory experience
- Successful candidates will also possess strong judgment /decision making skills and strong communication skills
- Communicates, fosters and expands continuous improvement and teamwork initiatives throughout the Operations group
- Communicates all night shift manufacturing, quality, safety and personnel concerns on deviations to Department Team Leaders or Operations Director
- Takes a lead role in any emergency or security situations, which may occur while on duty
- Polices all areas of the facility for any safety or security concerns
Production Supervisor 2nd Shift Job Description
- Prioritize, schedule and delegate work assignments and directly supervise the work force to ensure the production of company products at the lowest possible cost, meeting or exceeding company production and quality standards, and meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements
- Maintain production schedules and aide in planning of the schedules
- Evaluate and recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product by means of 6S and visual management tools
- Ensure the maintenance and upkeep of equipment, help develop preventive maintenance plans
- Participate on cross functional teams to address and resolve manufacturing problems and ensure the continuous, on-going improvement of processes and methods
- Complete and maintain all required production records, personnel files, paperwork
- Ensure compliance with all housekeeping procedures, and with all quality and safety regulations
- Daily allocation and management of available resources to accomplish the shift’s assigned production duties
- Monitor production schedules and customer demands to ensure accurate and timely order completion
- Support Quality Control circle activities
- Previous flavor or other food company manufacturing experience
- Supervisory and/or drying, reaction or compounding experience preferred
- Outstanding performance as a production operator
- Self-motivated desire for continuous improvement
- Minimum of one year supervisory experience in the any one of the following areas where familiarity of USPS requirements and/or regulations are applied (presort, mailroom, associated industries) preferred
- A four year college degree or equivalent work experience preferred
Production Supervisor 2nd Shift Job Description
- Organize and lead production employees
- Provide assistance and coaching to production employees
- Communicate and follow-up effectively
- Responsible for reviewing work orders for the day
- Assigning work orders
- Notify management of any orders that are not going to meet customers expectations
- Communicate with management on needs of the department and any issues and possible resolutions
- Notify management immediately of any safety issues
- Accomplishes desired results by communicating job expectations
- Maintains work flow by monitoring steps of the manufacturing process
- Associate Degree in Management Science or equivalent required
- Background in lean manufacturing or other continuous improvement methods or programs preferred
- Able to understand and interpret engineering drawings
- Bachelor's Degree or 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment
- Safely bending, twisting, carrying, and lifting up to 60lbs
- Climbing and entering small or confined spaces is mandatory to carry out some job functions
Production Supervisor 2nd Shift Job Description
- Maintains a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of PPE, equipment, and resources
- Resolves personnel problems by analyzing information
- Provides production information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data
- Represents manufacturing on Kaizen events and cross functional teams
- Assists plant Manager/Production Manager in the development of processes to achieve a zero incident culture
- Maximize output, maintain machinery, and reduce overall costs
- Exceeds the customers’ expectations
- Makes sure that the organization decisions making is based on a process oriented culture – to ensure the linkage from strategy to actions
- Basic Qualifications (Including Educational Requirements)
- Directs and supervises the daily activities of the production, shipping and maintenance functions of facility, delegating responsibilities as necessary, to attain goals and objectives in each area
- Associate’s, BA or BS in Business, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
- 1-2 years of experience in leadership/supervisory role with a preference in manufacturing
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, manufacturing technology or related field is preferred however candidates with equivalent manufacturing work experience will be considered
- High School Diploma (or equivalent) or above preferred
- Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in operations and/or in a manufacturing environment
- This role does not offer relocation, only candidates that currently reside within the immediate geographic area (50 miles) of Jackson, MI location will be considered