Hybrid Plant Supervisor presso WEATHER SHIELD MFG INC

Production Plant Supervisor

Join Our Team as a Plant Supervisor!

We are looking for an enthusiastic and results-driven Plant Supervisor to join our team in a fast-paced manufacturing facility. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, managing production staff, and ensuring that manufacturing goals are met efficiently and safely. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership abilities, excellent problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of manufacturing processes. If you are dedicated to promoting a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence, we encourage you to apply and help us drive success in our manufacturing operations.

ESSENTIALDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Maintain yearly budget
• Responsible for on-time and complete shipment of orders
• Maintain a safe work environment
• Assure quality standards are met
• Hold employees accountable for scrap, quality, production goals, housekeeping and safety
• Hold production and safety meetings
• Address employee suggestions and concerns
• Must have extensive product knowledge
• Respond quickly to break-downs
• Must have knowledge of plant fire and weather protection and alarm systems
• Write up injury reports
• Transport injured employees to hospital
• Train work force to uphold maximum work performance
• Maintain OTC with little to no backorders
• Monitor shortages and load factors per loading crew
• Have daily huddles with personnel
• Schedules and trains production personnel to meet production schedules
• Maintains adherence to company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices
• Maintains good employee relations and adherence to labor contract provisions or company policies and procedures as applicable

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Leadership, coaching, and performance management skills. 
• Decision-making, problem-solving skills, adaptability, teamwork, and good communication skills. 
• Extensive knowledge of products and procedures. 
• Knowledge of safety practices, departmental clean-up processes, MPO-productivity levels, work order completion compliance, overtime levels, quality of parts produced, and care of equipment. 
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes utilizing wood, vinyl, or metal is essential.
• Good math skills, planning skills, and familiarity with computerized information systems are necessary
• Must exhibit excellent people skills.
• Encourages maximum efficiency and productivity of production workers.
• Requests materials necessary to maintain production.
• May work directly with process engineering on department improvements.
• Performs other duties as required or directed.

EDUCATION: College education with supervisory/management courses or equivalent experience in a manufacturing/production environment. Training in Supervision.  Window and Door experience a plus.  

EXPERIENCE: 2+ years in a leadership role preferred.

COMPUTER SKILLS: Must be proficient with MS Office and internal software (I.E. AS400, JDE, Citrix, etc.).

LOCATION: Ability to commute/relocate to Park Falls, WI 54555

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