Production Supervisor (2Nd Shift) - 4 Day Work Week

SHIFT:

Mon.-Thurs from 3:15 p.m. to 1:45 a.m. (OT as required for production team members). The Supervisor will need to come in early and stay late as required to meet business needs.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Production Supervisor will lead and direct all production team members in their daily work. This position is responsible for all manufacturing processes and ensures employees are following and maintaining Grip-Tite standards (the Grip-Tite Way).

WHY GRIP-TITE MANUFACTURING CO.?

Grip-Tite Manufacturing Co. offers a flexible environment, competitive benefits, and a culture that promotes growth, along with celebrating success. Here at Grip-Tite we realize that our greatest assets are our employees, and we are committed to developing and promoting our talented individuals to support our future growth and leadership needs.

Grip-Tite is 102 years young, and we are proud to say that all our products are made with American steel right here in the USA.

FOCUS:

• Ensures employees are accounted for and that all team members work safely and efficiently, while producing quality products for our customers.
• Plans and directs production activities and assigns priorities to operators to achieve schedule attainment.
• Works as One Team regardless of position, shift, or assigned job to ensure Grip-Tites success.
• Monitors the ongoing performance of production staff. Provides coaching where needed and partners with HR regarding coaching and / or disciplinary action.
• Is focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence in all manufacturing cells.
• Leads daily production meetings to ensure employees receive proper communication regarding – schedule changes, safety, housekeeping items, known quality issues, new standard work practices, machining issues, etc.
• Ensures effective use of labor utilization and ensures cross-training is completed to ensure production continuity.
• Leads team members professionally and fairly ensuring that all team members are given an opportunity to succeed.
• Enforces company policies consistently and holds team members accountable to production standards and retrains as necessary.

SKILLS / ABILITIES & EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience with a several years in a managerial or leadership position directing the work of others.
• Must possess effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management of own time and staff members
• Must be able to hold team members accountable in the areas of attendance, safety, quality, and productivity.
• Should possess technical knowledge; have a sold understanding of basic functions of equipment and process flow.
• Must partner with other departments to deliver on business goals and objectives (quality, engineering, maintenance, etc.) and find solutions to problems.
• Ability to come to work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Ability to wear proper PPE at all times required on the production floor.
• Maintains a positive attitude even when the going gets tough.
• Strives to learn and build on training received to reach production goals.
• Must be able to learn to read blueprints and interpret work instruction.
• Must take pride in work output and the work environment - taking care of equipment and facilities.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering field preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Uphold the Grip-Tite Manufacturing Co. Core Values
• Team player
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Organized
• Must be able to handle multiple priorities and meet production deliverables.
• Must be able to work extended hours, as needed, to meet service obligations.
• Must be able to work much of the working shift on your feet (with the exception of break and meal periods).
• Must be able to work onsite in a manufacturing plant environment with heavy equipment and machinery.
• Ability to work in hot/cold temperatures on production floor based on temperature changes.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be expected to work inside a manufacturing environment with regular exposure to changing temperatures (hot, cold, humid), moving mechanical parts, dust, fumes, chemicals, and loud noises. The noise level in the work environment can be loud; vibration levels are moderate.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 75 lbs. periodically.
• Nearly all production/manufacturing cells require active bending, lifting, reaching, pushing, pulling, and repetitive motion on a regular basis.

COMPENSATION:

• Competitive compensation based on applicable experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, other ancillary products)
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Generous PTO and paid Holidays
• Energetic and transparent work environment and good company culture. Driven, motivated, and talented support team.
• Employee referral program
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts and other perks

PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING:

Grip-Tite is proud to operate as a drug-free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre-employment drug screen as well as submit to a background check before being hired.

E.O.E:

Grip-Tite Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.