Overview:
Manufacturing Supervisor 3rd Shift 9:30pm to 7:00am SUNDAY - THURSDAY MANDATORY
SIX SIGMA CERTIFICATION REQUIRED/PREFERRED
THIS POSITION PAYS UP TO $70K BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Summary:
The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for leading their department, ensuring the daily production
schedule is met, team members are working safely and following policies, and fostering a continuous improvement
mindset/environment. They will also be developing Team Leads and associates to improve their manufacturing
capabilities.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
Drive day-to-day department activities to meet daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly expectations. Lead
daily operations and continuous improvement efforts which include but are not limited to safety, quality,
production, on-time delivery, and inventory improvements.
Effectively communicate with entire team on expectations, schedule, production requirements, safety concerns
and other applicable information for team members.
Set daily team goals and communicate to team leads the expectations for the day. May included assigning team
members to workstations and directing the work of subordinates.
Monitor the hour-by-hour production of the team to ensure daily production goals are met and corrective
actions are implemented if required.
Measure, communicate and improve group performance statistics and act as an agent to support improvement
activities that achieve established improvement goals.
Supports and oversees departmental safety and ensures compliance with corporate and facility safety policies.
Establish manufacturing priorities and coordinate activities with management and other plant supervisors.
Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
Observe work and monitor other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing
standards.
Support new employees and cross training on equipment with Team Lead(s) to ensure departmental flexibility
and growth.
Monitors the condition of the work area regarding organization, cleanliness, and 5S+1
Reduce operational costs, inventories, and lead times through continuous improvement efforts.
Promote a team environment and develop team members to support an autonomous environment.
Counsel employees on behavior/performance/attendance issues and initiates disciplinary actions if required.
Engage in managerial meetings to review daily production results & troubleshoot labor, quality, and safety
discrepancies.
Leads by example to encourage desired performance and overall growth of the team.
Additional duties as needed.
Qualifications:
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
High School diploma or GED
5 years of progressive production experience in a manufacturing environment
Lean Six-Sigma experience preferred.
Ability to motivate, develop, and direct subordinates as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Strong analytical, problem solving, and verbal/written communication skills.
Able to lead a diverse group of employees.
Ability to give on-the-job training to new employees.
Effectively manage time, prioritize duties and delegate as needed.
Knowledge in safe operations of power tools, equipment, and other manufacturing tools/equipment.
Ability to be a leader in a team-oriented environment.
Desire to continually develop personnel by cross training on all aspects of the manufacturing process.
Able to understand and comply with all company policies and procedures.
Basic computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office and timekeeping software.
Excellent Dependability
GDI is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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