Production Supervisor-Nightt Shift

Job Title: Production Supervisor  Reports To: Operations Manager or Plant Manager  Department: Plant Administration  Shift: 7PM-7AM (2-2-3 Schedule)    Summary of Job  The Production Supervisor II is responsible for directing and supervising activities of a production team and shift/department and will have multiple direct reports. The right individual will have 3+ years of experience leading & managing a team in a manufacturing environment, and will ensure that safety, quality, delivery, and cost standards are achieved, while meeting waste reduction and sustainability goals. In addition, the individual in this role will be responsible for creating a culture based on integrity, customer focus, innovation, and collaboration that will enhance the department’s ability to attract, develop, and retain top talent. The Production Supervisor II is responsible for all people leadership and management aspects of the department, including the interviewing and selection of talent and all components of performance management.    Essential Functions and Responsibilities  Drive company to achieve goals by communicating expectations, planning, monitoring, and evaluating flow of production.  Effectively manage labor to meet plant labor productivity & cost goals by coordinating work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequence  Monitor production activities, identify problems, and troubleshoot causes to develop solutions  Plan and manage daily, weekly, and monthly objectives, communicating them to employees to ensure alignment  Create, train, monitor, and evaluate team on safety, quality and standard operating procedures.  Train and understand all existing and new production equipment; create and/or review training documentation to ensure it is up to date and accurate  Troubleshoot processing techniques and production machinery and provide solutions for continuous improvement  Accurately record, communicate, and maintain required documentation in a timely manner.  Analyze and submit daily reporting on performance and progress as it relates to production, quality, safety, staffing, and maintenance duties.  Self-motivated with a results-driven approach  Ability to prioritize workload  Effective verbal and written communication skills  Strong analytical skills    Environment  Exposure to moving equipment  Inside work  Heat may exceed 90°F  Humidity may exceed 80%  Noise may exceed 85 dB+    Physical Characteristics  Frequent standing, stooping, squatting (up to 75%)  Occasional lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs.)  Frequent typing/keyboarding/preparing documents    Position Type  Full-time  Work outside normal hours expected based on business demand  Leaders may be expected to work off-shift and weekends    Education and Experience  Bachelor’s degree preferred in relevant field  High School diploma or equivalent required  5+ years’ experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role  Strong background in manufacturing  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook; working knowledge of Word/PowerPoint    #MS1