Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Supervisor Job Description  

You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:    

• Responsible for leading and coordinating teams in manufacturing areas in order to meet production schedules and meet required safety, quality, cost, delivery, and team objectives
• Orient, train/develop, motivate, counsel and assist team members in work instructions, production standards, and the balanced flow of work and problem resolution
• Perform all related supervisory and human resource functions (work assignments, attendance documentations, incident reports, performance evaluations/counseling)
• Assist in production scheduling/planning, quality, material flow and equipment maintenance
• Audit quality and safety reports and processes to determine cause of issues/problems and ensures necessary corrections are performed to maintain standards
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships within team environment
• Assign work and special projects to team members to develop work experience and flexibility
• Requisition resources (supplies, tools, etc.) and expedite as
• Act as backup for all team members   
• Contribute to team effort by performing related tasks as needed to assist in overall goals  
• Other duties and projects as determined by production and business needs  

The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:   

• 5+ years of professional work experience in a production environment
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of production systems and techniques
• Ability to understand and use work planning skills
• Lead a team to manage and support the day-to-day operations and activities of the facilities effectively and efficiently
• Solicit feedback from Managers, Team Leads and Associates related to performance and take corrective action when needed
• Work with direct manager to ensure appropriate staffing levels; Lead in the recruitment, hiring, promoting, and terminating processes as needed
• Set schedules according to workload, approve payroll, and serve as back up for the Manager when needed
• Provide timely, ongoing communication to ensure the appropriate dissemination of information to department leaders
• Conduct or delegate shift start-up meetings; communicate information related to culture, safety, production, accuracy, recognition, and facility/HR updates to keep team members informed
• Develop a cohesive team that is committed to the success of Milwaukee Tool
• Foster a high degree of morale among associates, including providing feedback, recognition, and rewards
• Provide formal and informal feedback on an ongoing basis to develop talent
• Lead the annual performance evaluation review process and follow documentation process internally
• Identify and grow future team leaders within Milwaukee Tool
• Advise on employee corrective actions including recommendations for termination
• Maintain and enforce a clean and safe working environment
• Drive safety processes and hold team members accountable for compliance including, but not limited to, adhering to safety incident reporting/protocols
• Experience leading, coaching, and empowering team members
• Strategically minded, and results-focused, takes ownership of team success
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage the team successfully and asses needs around multiple projects/priorities
• Results-focused, takes ownership of team success
• Able to problem-solve quickly and execute solutions effectively
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles 
• Experience with inventory costing concepts
• Understanding of the Pareto principle and philosophy  

Physical and Weightlifting Demands: 

• Frequent bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling of tools and boxes
• Standing for long periods of time, as well as repetitive motion
• Operate manual pallet jacks (Operation of other equipment is a plus!)
• Able to work in various temperature conditions
• Ability to lift and/or move objects up to 50lbs