Production Supervisor - Night shift

Job Requirements

Job Requirements:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost performance of his/her assigned area and/or shift. The Supervisor assists with the coordination of the operational activities of all press/punch operations, specialty gasket processes, associated finishing processes, and shipping. In this role, the supervisor will guide, direct, and/or coordinate activities in all manufacturing centers within the Lancaster plant operation. The Production Supervisor will be responsible for leading continual improvement initiatives and implementing lean practices. The Supervisor will work to support all operational and organizational strategies and initiatives.

Responsibilities:

·         Drives continuous improvement through the leadership and execution of activities originating from Key Process Indicators (KPI’s), directed at accomplishing measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

·         Ensures staffing and equipment readiness for effective execution of manufacturing schedules.

·         Works closely with Engineering and Maintenance to monitor process performance. Initiates corrective and preventive actions to minimize unplanned downtime or resolve process or material issues.

·         Identifies CI opportunities and leads JDI, Kaizen, and small-to-medium size projects in support of the plant’s CI/VCP goals.

·         Responsible for verification of accurate production reporting (BPC’s & KPI’s). Resolves reporting issues as they arise.

·         Manages, develops, trains, coaches, and evaluates the members of the production team.

·         Coordination of time and attendance system/labor reporting. Daily approval of time and attendance punches including pay codes.

·         Establishes employees work assignments and schedules and makes necessary changes to the employee’s schedule.

·         Ensures associate compliance to company policies and follows through on consistent and fair application of disciplinary action when needed.

This position will work 3rd shift.

This position is Exempt

Salary Range is $70k-$88k

Other:

·         Must adhere to all company and location policies and safety rules.

·         Must be able to work extended hours when required.

·         All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/ Experience:

·         Associate's degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent work experience.

·         One to three years of supervisory experience preferably in a manufacturing environment. Strong leadership experience with recommendation of Plant Manager may be considered in lieu of supervisory experience.

·         Three to five years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

·         Knowledge and experience with lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma.

·         Good computer skills including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

·         Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to organize, manage, and control workflow.

·         Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or Paper Science (preferred).

·         Work experience in a mid-to-heavy industrial environment (preferred).

·         OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour safety training or equivalent (preferred).

If you are interested in being part of a world class manufacturing function here at Alkegen, then we would love to hear from you.