We have an immediate need for a Production Supervisor for a 1st shift (Monday – Friday due to increase in business and expansion
This role is being groomed to become a 1st shift Production Manager in 1-3 years
The Production Supervisor manages and coordinates the activities of production personnel engaged in providing leadership, lean initiatives, direction, and facilitation on multiple high-speed plastic extrusion lines.
LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY
MUST BE BI-LINGUAL ENGLISH / SPANISH
Responsibilities
Direct and coach production operators in the execution of daily/weekly production schedules for multiple lines.
Manage within labor and operating expense budget.
Coordinate production ensuring safety, quality and productivity while minimizing waste.
Meet the productivity, quality, safety, health, environmental and morale goals established for the site.
Complete and update all necessary production paperwork and record.
Ensure equipment in the area assigned is in working order and that working conditions are always safe.
Review and analyze production records to identify opportunities for improvement.
Make recommendations for long term solutions, including recommendations for replacing equipment, refurbishing equipment, procedural changes, productivity improvement, material change, etc., related to the area of accountability.
Drive the continuous improvement agenda in area of responsibility through teamwork, skills, and capability development.
Staff, train, evaluate and develop team members.
Manage and facilitate employee and management relationship within the guidelines of the labor contract and company policy.
Requirements
BA/BS/AAS degree or an equivalent of 5+ years of manufacturing supervision required
5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing setting, plastics is preferred
Bi-lingual English / Spanish is REQUIRED
Experience with coaching, mentoring, leading, developing, training and disciplining employees as needed
Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices, Kaizen, TPM, and/or other methods of Continuous Improvement
Previous experience with Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel
