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SalaryJob Title: Production Supervisor Job Status/Grade: Hourly
Location: Troy, Ohio Department: Operations
Reporting To: Operations Manager Direct Reports: 10 to 15
Hours: 2nd Shift, 3:00pm to 11:00pm Monday - Friday
JOB SUMMARY:
The Shift Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating activities of workers engaged in operating variety of machines to manufacture parts or products by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Directly supervises 4-30 employees in the Production Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; rewarding and disciplining employees; works with production manager and/or human resource to address complaints and resolve problems.
- Responsible for the direction of employees in the implementation of production schedules and priorities.
- Responsible for training/evaluation employees on shift.
- Assists with diagnosis of machinery problems.
- Suggests changes to equipment and processes to improve efficiency of operations.
- Assists in implementation of necessary safety procedures/equipment to improve safer operations.
- Assists with all special projects involving building and grounds as needed.
- Communicate with other shifts and employees.
- Maintain steady, uninterrupted production and control of shift.
- Adhere to posted production schedules.
- Knowledge of order entry into production planning system.
- Assure shipments are met and that all material and paperwork are in order.
- Maintains time and production records.
- Monitoring solvent storage area to maintain fewer than 91 drums.
- Other duties may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Required:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Requires 3+ years in manufacturing.
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
- Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
- Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
- Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
- Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively.
- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
- Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
- Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self-available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
- Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
- Preferred:
- Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or equivalent experience required.
- Should have knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Inventory software; Manufacturing software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; squat; kneel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee regularly works with moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
OTHER:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
I understand that I may be called upon to perform additional duties if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. I have read and understand this job description, and I agree to perform such duties to the best of my ability.
