1St Shift Production Supervisor

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Fantastic company with stable long-term growth is seeking a 1st Shift Production Supervisor. If you're a Manufacturing Supervisor who instills a Continuous Improvement culture, Lean 6Sigma, KPI background and understanding, we'd love to hear from you! Bilingual skills in Spanish a plus.

Pay Range: $34.44 - 44/hour (salaried, non-exempt) 
1st Shift Schedule: 7:00am - 3:30pm plus overtime (will arrive/leave 30 minutes before and after shift for hand offs)

Core Responsibilities:
The Production Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of safety, quality and production of their shift. The Production Supervisor is also responsible for the direct supervision and training of hourly employees. This position requires the flexibility to work various shifts, 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. A Production Supervisor reports directly to the Production Manager.

Additional Responsibilities:
Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment
Completion of Shift Production and reporting paperwork
Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to Production Manager
Meet quality specifications for all products produced
Assist with Preventive Maintenance program as required
Meet wired plant compliance metrics
Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance schedule
Adhere to product sampling schedule
Meet or exceed facility housekeeping expectations
Daily allocation and management of available resources to accomplish the shift’s assigned production duties
Maintain and build job skills through company training programs
Meet or exceed standard production efficiencies on all production lines
Ensure that all employees on the shift are properly trained in the areas of safety and quality as well as all job functions
Coordinate with Maintenance and/or troubleshoot process and mechanical problems, repairs and adjustments to maximize production and safety
Expedite product changeovers in an efficient manner

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
Mechanical troubleshooting and repair abilities
Leadership skills
Supervision Skills/Training Skills
Motivational skills
Basic computer skills
Manufacturing knowledge - extrusion experience preferred
Decision making and problem solving abilities
Ability to communicate with various levels within the organization

Educational Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Experience:
1-2 years’ experience as a line operator or related experience
Supervisory training or related experience

Physical Requirements:
Ability to repeatedly lift 75 pounds to a height of 6 feet
Ability to stand and be mobile for a minimum of 8 continuous hours
Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in temperature extremes; use hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods
Position requires full range of body motion including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles

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