2ND SHIFT PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR - JACKSONVILLE,FL
Purpose of Position
This position is primarily responsible for training, directing, and coordinating the activities of the 2nd Shift Production Department, and managing the floor space utilization in a safe and effective manner in order to produce quality products for customers and deliver them on time.
Essential Functions:
- Develop and implement daily production targets, assignments, and sequences in alignment with production objectives outlined by the Manufacturing Manager.
- Work with First Shift Production supervisors to ensure efficient turnover and continuation of work in progress.
- Coordinate and prepare employee work schedules, ensuring optimal organization and efficiency.
- Clearly communicate job expectations, including planning and oversight, to production floor leads, leads, team leads, and team members.
- Monitor and report consumable and material need to the Materials Department preemptively, minimizing disruptions to production.
- Contribute to the development, enhancement, and adherence of policies and procedures aimed at optimizing production efficiency and product quality.
- Arrange project workflow stages to maximize production cycle efficiency.
- Collaborate with the quality team to analyze and address quality issues, identifying root causes and implementing preventive measures.
- Assume responsibility for maintaining high-quality standards across all production processes.
- Provide technical guidance and support, addressing queries from the production team.
- Assist in managing personnel matters on the production floor, including HR-related issues.
- Participate in recruitment, termination, and disciplinary actions as necessary.
- Ensure adherence to company policies and industry regulations.
- Undertake any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Supervision of Personnel:
- Floor Leads
- Leads
- Team Leads
- Production Staff
Competencies:
- Familiarity with manufacturing/processing environment preferred
- Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate teams toward achieving production goals while fostering a positive work environment to drive productivity and employee engagement.
- Organizational Skills: Capacity to organize and prioritize tasks effectively, including scheduling and resource allocation.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey job expectations, coordinate with various departments, and address issues promptly.
- Problem-Solving: Aptitude for identifying and resolving production-related issues, including root cause analysis and implementing preventive measures.
- Collaboration: Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including quality assurance, materials management, and HR, to achieve production objectives.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing production demands, schedules, and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Continuous Improvement: Commitment to continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimization, efficiency enhancements, and cost reduction strategies.
- Time Management: Effective time management skills to meet production deadlines, manage competing priorities, and maximize productivity.
- Conflict Resolution: Skill in resolving conflicts and addressing interpersonal issues among team members, promoting a harmonious work environment.
Education and Experience:
- Technical Degree (BS) preferred or 5 years’ experience in associated manufacturing field.
- At least 2 years of direct supervisory experience with production, engineering, warehouse and quality functions in a manufacturing/plant environment
Physical/Mental/Environmental:
Physical Demands:
Activities: Sitting – 30% Walking/Standing – 70%
Lifting: Frequently lift up to 30lbs. Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
Bend: Ability to bend, squat, crawl and climb.
Vision: Long periods of close work on computer screen and ability to see small or detailed items.
Mental Demands: Interpret, analyze, research and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Environment: Climate controlled office space and exposure to outdoor conditions such as excessive cold, excessive heat, noise/vibration and dust.