About this role
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Provide supervision and performance management to the Day Shift
• Accountable for delivering operations plan and the items assigned within the shift plan
• Identify improvement opportunities that may lead to implementation of solutions
• Ensure that constraints are proactively managed, and the desired results are delivered on a daily basis
• Identify maintenance needs and initiate appropriate work requests
• Lead quality start/end of shift meetings
• Ensure that all compliance activities for their shift are completed
• Accountable for unit and personnel safety on their shift and the safe execution of all work
• Assigns work to employees
• Establishes goals and holds the team accountable for Safety, Quality and output
• Works closely with other managers, supervisors, leads and employees to support the objectives of the company, employees and customers
• Commits the team to deliverable performance standards that support corporate objectives
• Creates a positive work environment for the team and supports other department needs to foster overall teamwork
Qualifications & Experience:
Education:
• High school diploma or GED
Experience:
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Experience with production processes, workflow optimization, and quality control standards.
• Experience with production scheduling, inventory control, and operational reporting.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives preferred.
Skills:
• Understanding of production operations, workflow efficiency, and quality standards.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, workplace safety practices, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, production schedules, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, including production tracking systems, spreadsheets, email, and database tools.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, including the use of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and multiple levels of the organization.
• Understanding of data mining techniques within ERP systems, and use of Microsoft excel and other database programs to support the analysis needed to accomplish continuous improvement activities
• Excellent communication skills
Personal Attributes:
• Demonstrates strong leadership and accountability.
• Ability to lead, train, coach, and motivate employees to meet performance expectations.
• Promotes a positive, team-oriented work environment.
• Results-driven with a strong focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity.
• Adaptable and able to respond effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong sense of urgency and ownership.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, and weekends as needed.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the production floor for extended periods of time.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and pulling as required to monitor operations and assist staff.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity required to operate machinery, tools, and production equipment.
• Ability to visually inspect products, machinery, and work areas for quality and safety compliance.
• Ability to hear and respond to alarms, equipment sounds, and verbal instructions in a manufacturing environment.
• Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing or production facility with exposure to moving machinery, noise, dust, fumes, temperature variations, and vibration.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, steel-toe footwear, and protective clothing is required.
• Work environment may include hot or cold conditions depending on the production process.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts, or weekends, as operationally required.
• Adherence to all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements is mandatory