Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift (11p-7a)

The following job/task functions have been identified as the core functions of this position.

However, the supervisor or manager may assign additional duties associated with this position.

· Monitors production plans and provides corrective action as necessary.

· Communicates staffing needs with supervision.

· Monitors, adjusts, and reports inventories.

· Educates associates in proper procedures of company policy, safety and quality issues, and production requirements.

· Monitors machinery and equipment.

Writes work orders when necessary.

· Resolves problems logically and effectively.

Leads CPR teams to resolution of quality issues.

· Communicates necessary information to associates.

· Eliminates waste through safety, quality, and production improvements.

· Implement new systems and operations.

· Continue focus and improvements in housekeeping through 5’s.

· Monitor required Quality documentation at each specific operation.

Insure all applicable checks on inspection sheets, SPC charts, etc. are being properly completed with any applicable notations/comments.

· Participate in applicable “corrective action” activities as deemed essential to plant and customer needs

· Maintains work center schedule by staying within production and shipping scheduling.

· Oversees set-up on work centers ensuring quality performance and proper documentation.

· Conducts weekly department meetings with associates on current issues such as quality, attendance, safety, housekeeping, and production requirements.

Answers field questions and notes suggestions as needed.

· Ability to fill out daily production reports on all work centers or train operators to do so.

· Assists in hiring of new associates.

· Handles a variety of issues from all areas of the plant.

· Attends all required training.

· Establishes new work standards and instructions. (Per corporate procedures)

· Performs all duties and operates machinery & equipment according to MIOSHA standards and company procedures using required safety equipment (gloves, sleeves, ear plugs, etc.)

· Able and willing to work any shift assigned, weekends and overtime

· Regular and predictable attendance required

· Assumes other duties as directed by supervisor

• Proven technical ability
• Knowledge of SPC (including the use of mics, calipers, etc.)
• Knowledge of welding processes
• Lean manufacturing experience
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proven manufacturing administration skills
• Ability to adapt to and use computers

· Bachelor's degree (B.

A.) from four-year college or university; or five years plus related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.