2nd shift supervisor

Job Summary:
The Production Supervisor will oversee and manage production shift employees and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and quantity standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
•    Trains and manages production employees on the assigned shift.
•    Oversees the daily workflow and assignments of the production shift.
•    Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.

Duties/Responsibilities:
•    Oversees production operations on assigned shift.
•    Prepares work schedules to ensure efficient operations.
•    Maintains knowledge of processes and equipment.
•    Ensures that products are identified, weighed, and warehoused correctly.
•    Troubleshoots issues that arise.
•    Notifies maintenance department of equipment problems.
•    Ensures that employees comply with applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
•    Ensures paperwork is completed and signed correctly.
•    Maintain a safe work environment.
•    Implement production plan.
•    Proactive towards upcoming schedules for possible issues.
•    Monitor quality.
•    Disciplinary action as required utilizing employee handbook guidelines.
•    Perform reviews of probationary employees and temps.
•    Interview/select operator candidates.
•    Maximize production and improve machine efficiency.
•    Respond to production and material handling issues.
•    Be recognized and trained as an emergency responder.
•    Initiate, maintain, and support company policies.
•    Initiate and support cost savings initiatives, plant safety goals, and waste reduction goals.
•    Conduct periodic good manufacturing practices (GMP) inspections.
•    Foster a positive work culture.
•    Drive production numbers.
•    Sign off on changeovers and verify that correct materials are being used.
•    Communicate crews needs/desires to upper management.
•    Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities: 
•    Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production operations and machinery.
•    Excellent supervisory and leadership skills.
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•    Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
•    Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•    Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
•    Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to complete reports and logs.

Education and Experience:
•    High school diploma or equivalent required.
•    3+ years of Supervisory experience in manufacturing.
•    2+ years of mechanical knowledge with converting machines.

Physical Requirements: 
•    Must be able to traverse the production facility.
•    Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.