Production Supervisor (Team Performance Lead)

Job Description

Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM Rotating shift
Shift Premium Amount: $2.00
Pay Rate: $34.00

The Team Performance Leader (TPL) is accountable for leading daily shift operations and assisting the Management team as needed to meet performance goals. Additionally, the TPL will coordinate production requirements by communicating production priorities established through Production Management, Production Control, and Shipping, as well as ensuring orders are processed with an emphasis on safety, quality, and productivity. This role will also be responsible for setting and meeting continuous improvement objectives, monitoring the performance of the team, and taking appropriate actions when an individual or team is not meeting goals in attendance, safety, productivity, and quality.

RESPONSIBILITIES
* Proactively take actions to minimize scrap, customer returns, and direct teams to ensure that quality indicators are tracked and up to date. Audit quality logs and check out sheets
* Audit standards, update production targets, eliminate and correct obstacles that may impact shift productivity. Lead and direct teams to ensure workflow, meetings schedules, and customer demands: Taking appropriate action to meet business needs
* Ensure plant safety rules are always followed by monitoring employee behavior, and work practices
* Address unsafe acts, conditions, and violations
* Administer current safety programs to assure the health and safety of employees and compliance with OSHA requirements
* Identify training gaps of the workforce and utilize SPL’s (Single Point Lessons) to close the gaps
* Record attendance and document vacation and holiday taken. Document absenteeism and communicate unfavorable trend to the supervisor/manager
* Administer and approve employees’ time and attendance
* Advise management of employee issues that may require their immediate attention regarding Safety, Quality, Production and Personnel issues
* Facilitate real-time root cause problem solving and ensure escalation protocols are followed (linking support functions)
* Coach and counsel teams through accountability, motivate team to achieve goals, and ensure effective team communications
* Assist management in assessing individual and team performance and development
* Support and champion business decisions
* Direct individuals and/or teams regarding immediate actions when necessary to meet Safety, Quality, or Productivity measures
* Perform other related duties as assigned
* Acts as a key communicator which includes both internal and external communications regarding critical issues impacting the department’s performance

Qualifications

education
* High School Diploma or Equivalent, required
* Associate’s or bachelor’s degree, preferred

REQUIREMENTS
* Minimum 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment
* Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, be well organized, and be a team player
* Computer knowledge (Excel, Word) (SAP and ERP desired)
* Demonstrated safety commitment
* Positive work history with an ability to manage multiple tasks
* Able to work both independently and within a team, generating results with general/minimal guidance from management
* Assist and support “Lean initiatives” within the department
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Maintain a professional appearance and attitude
* Follow all safety, quality, plant rules
* Flexible work schedule based upon project demands and business needs
* Opening and/or closing facility as needed

Benefits and Perks
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discounts
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid elder care
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance