Manufacturer Supervisor - Sorting and Finishing Department
Location: Baxter, TN
Shift: 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM, Sunday to Thursday
Responsibilities: As a Manufacturer Supervisor in the Sorting and Finishing Department, your role encompasses a range of crucial responsibilities to ensure the smooth operation of our manufacturing processes.

• Safety and Culture Promotion:
  
  • Foster a culture of safety and awareness within the department.
  • Directly supervise team members to achieve expected levels of safety, quality, and productivity.
  • Lead injury investigations and ensure accurate root cause identification and correction.
• Training and Development:
  
  • Oversee all training initiatives, including safety training, for new hires.
  • Ensure employees complete required training, including safety, ergonomic, and all other necessary training.
• Operational Excellence:
  
  • Demonstrate a keen understanding of scheduling in a continuous flow operation.
  • Manage the setup of lines and equipment for current and upcoming product runs.
  • Actively participate in the selection and hiring of new talent.
  • Establish and maintain controls to keep costs at a minimum.
• Continuous Improvement and Quality Control:
  
  • Incorporate, identify, and act on improvements in processes to enhance efficiency.
  • Conduct quality audits and develop a sustainment plan when audits reveal points outside of specifications.
  • Review samples and product steps for approval and improvement.
  • Understand and maintain standards, assisting operators with process improvements.
• Maintenance Coordination and Technical Problem Resolution:
  
  • Coordinate maintenance needs for the area, initiating work orders for preventive maintenance (PM) and project requirements.
  • Resolve technical problems related to shade variations, glaze defects, and application issues.
• Employee Relations:
  
  • Foster and maintain good employee relations through communication and positive practices.
• Team Collaboration:
  
  • Work well with all departments in the value stream, interacting daily with all "suppliers and customers" within the factory.

Education and Experience:

• 3-5 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• High school GED or bachelor's degree in business or equivalent experience in the ceramic industry.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and quality standards preferred.
• Bi-lingual speaking is a plus but not necessary.

If you are an experienced and dedicated Manufacturer Supervisor ready to contribute to the success of our manufacturing operations, apply now! Join us in maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity within the Sorting and Finishing Department.