Manufacturing Supervisor - Thomas Talent Network

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is the front-line leader in our manufacturing industry for employees and provides the direction for them to exceed requirements is safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.

The role is responsible for making sure that the employee completes their tasks and are motivated to work effectively. Shift supervisor skills include contributing to the production strategy by knowing the business goals and how to achieve them.

The supervisor is the primary point of contact for operators, adjusters, and maintenance; ready to fix problems that randomly arise.

The position’s success is based on maintaining the business reputation and ensuring daily duties are completed goals are met.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Previous experience as a Shift Supervisor or similar role

Full understanding of industry safety standards

Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft software, such as Word and Excel

Manage daily schedules, employee shifts, and time-off requests

Assign duties to employees and oversee their progress

Ensure that daily sales/production goals are met

Train and integrate new workers

Provide guidance and feedback to employees when needed

Ensure industry rules and regulations are followed

Handle customer and employee complaints

Resolve conflicts between employees

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience meeting multiple deadlines

Multi-tasking experience

Experience working with a team to achieve time related goals

A high school diploma or GED, or equivalent years of experience required. Some college course work preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Proficiency in communicating

Organizational Skills

Mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, simple multiplication, and simple division

Thoroughness in following direction both spoken and written

Time management

Reliability in attendance and productivity

Driving accountability.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position works in the manufacturing and warehouse setting, in an uncontrolled climate environment. This role routinely uses computers along with mechanical/electrical manufacturing and warehouse equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

& The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.