Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

The Production Supervisor 2nd Shift oversees and leads the daily operations of the production floor ensuring that production processes run efficiently safely and on schedule. This role is critical in fostering a highperforming team driving continuous improvement through lean principles and achieving production targets and KPIs through effective leadership and a datadriven approach. 

Qualifications :

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Will include the following but other duties may be assigned:

• Plans organizes and oversees production schedules to meet and/or exceed deadlines with a strong focus on achieving results and optimizing workflow.   

• Communicates production goals and expectations updates and challenges to team members emphasizing clear communication and team motivation.   

• Ensures quality standards are met and adheres to quality policies and procedures.   

• Working closely with the Quality department inspects and addresses product defects or discrepancies focusing on problemsolving and process improvement.   

• Monitors production output and resolves any potential bottlenecks delays or inefficiencies using a datadriven approach to identify areas for improvement.   

• Implements process improvements to optimize productivity actively utilizing lean manufacturing concepts and methodologies.   

• Leads and motivates the production department to achieve KPIs fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.   

• Trains coaches and develops staff focusing on enhancing their skills and promoting adherence to safety and operational procedures.   

• Manages shift schedules attendance and job assignments to ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained.   

• Provides regular and ongoing performance feedback to employees and conducts employee evaluations timely and consistent with company protocols and procedures.   

• Leading by example promotes and encourages compliance with all workplace safety guidelines and practices.   

• Investigates and reports incidents accidents and nearmisses implementing corrective actions where and when applicable.   

• Prepares and/or presents various department reports regarding KPI and other department data daily weekly monthly etc. utilizing data to drive decisionmaking and track progress.   

   

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in business administration engineering or a related field is preferred but not required. An AS degree and/or previous experience will be considered in lieu of a BS degree.   

• 35 years of experience in a manufacturing setting and in a production supervisory role is required.   

• Would prefer someone from within the rail industry and with job shop (low volume/high mix experience) experience.   

• While knowledge of custom manufacturing operations including fabrication welding machining assembly testing and manufacturing engineering is helpful the emphasis is on leadership and driving results.   

• Strong knowledge of and familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts and methodologies is required with a preference for practical experience in implementation. Green or black belt certification preferred.   

• Solid knowledge and experience of ERP systems required (LN) is preferred.   

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Experience driving change especially around culture is paramount in this role with a focus on fostering a positive and productive work environment.   

• Must be a visible and energetic leader who interacts effectively with their team and across departments demonstrating strong soft skills and the ability to build relationships.   

• Solid problemsolving and decisionmaking skills are required with a focus on a datadriven and analytical approach.   

• Strong leadership communication and team management skills are essential for success in this role.   

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.   

• Proficient in MS Office products primarily Excel and PowerPoint with a focus on data analysis and presentation.   

Disclaimer: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. 

Additional Information :

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime