We are an EasyHiring recruiting company that is looking for candidates for our partners for the position of Supervisor - Production - Grain Trailersin WI - Afton for work in WI - Afton.
Job Purpose
Direct and manage manufacturing operational area(s) with overall responsibility for production, health and safety systems, workflow planning, maintenance, employee relations, training, turnover, quality, supply chain and line side inventory, process planning/mapping, continuous improvement, and other production related activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of the production process, in a manufacturing area, to ensure proper coordination between all company departments to the manufacturing line.
Understand the organization’s support functions (i.
e.
, engineering, sales, accounting, supply chain, human resources, and manufacturing functions) to effectively communicate, plan, and resolve issues with their production team.
Recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.
Responsible for ensuring that all contributions made from each department, properly make it to our products to provide a high quality, safe product to our customer.
Manage employees to ensure effective employee relations are developed, health and safety management systems are adhered to, productivity levels are consistently met, turnover is minimized, proper inventory levels are maintained, and the importance of consistent high-quality standards are communicated and met.
Provide employee coaching and development.
Partner with Human Resources to timely resolve employee issues, issue discipline and make employment decisions, as necessary.
Responsible for performing accident investigations and make recommendations to EHS about potential solutions to prevent the accident from happening again.
Responsible for tracking absenteeism, approval of vacation, management of timesheets on a weekly basis for all direct reports.
Comply with and manage company and department policies and procedures.
Employees must be able to perform these essential functions satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Accommodations will be evaluated and provided to eligible employees on a case by case basis, depending on the employee's medical restrictions, work availability, the nature of the position, the position's essential functions and other relevant factors.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in business management or 5-10 years’ experience in a manufacturing supervision role.
Licenses/Certifications
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
3+ years in a manufacturing environment.
1-3+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with a health and safety management system
Demonstrated ability to prepare/plan for what is coming (30 days, 60 days, etc)
Experience using ERP/MRP and timekeeping software in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in training and development
Machining/ assembly background
Additional education in related field desirable
Sensitivity to the cause and effect of decisions
Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
An ability to think ahead and plan over a 30-day time span and prepare action plans to achieve results.
Experience in measuring performance to goals and standards.
Preferred
Ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost, and employee relations.
Systems and continuous improvement orientation
Quality orientation and attention to detail
Problem analysis and resolution
Inventory management
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong team player
Blueprint reading
Computer skills
Orientation
First Responder and Blood-borne Pathogen Training
Completion of Supervisor Training Program
Respectfulness in the Workplace
Training on the company Hazardous Waste program
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
Requires light physical effort, such and lifting and/or moving 5 pounds or less, and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Participation in the production process (working with tools and materials) up to several hours each week.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person