Manufacturing Production Supervisor 2nd shift

ZipRecruiter; West Torrington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a supervisor for the production floor, responsible for overseeing hourly employees during the second shift. The ideal candidate will have leadership skills and the ability to motivate the workforce while ensuring production efficiency and quality standards are met. This role requires knowledge in manufacturing processes and effective communication across various levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• Supervisory role in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels.
• Leadership to motivate workforce.

Responsibilities

• Supervise hourly employees on the production floor.
• Plan and assign work schedules to meet production goals.
• Monitor production and implement efficiency changes.
• Lead cross-discipline meetings and coordinate hosting.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and safety regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Quality requirements knowledge

Blueprint reading

Time reporting systems understanding

Basic computer skills

Education

Two years of technical schooling or equivalent work experience

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

RBC - Aircraft Products Inc. is searching for a motivated individual to supervise hourly individuals working on the production floor on 2nd shift.

Principal Responsibilities

Directly supervises the hourly employees, plans and assigns work and schedules hours of work to assure production is completed on a timely basis and meets customer quality requirements.

1. Monitors production on a routine basis, determining if any changes in methods or procedures are necessary to increase efficiency and productivity.
2. Closely supervises production runs to determine that methods and tooling are accomplishing production and quality objectives are being met.
3. Reviews capacity planning versus production schedules to identify and address production bottlenecks.
4. Monitors condition of production equipment to make sure equipment is running optimally and if needed, coordinates with Maintenance or Engineering to make sure equipment is brought back to acceptable condition.
5. Inspects quality on a spot check basis to assure product conforms to print and quality expectations. Responsible for corrective actions in overseen area.
6. Resolves problems as they arise.
7. Interfaces with other disciplines, ie Quality, Engineering, Production Control, Maintenance via meetings as a participant or leader, etc to address issues in the plant.
8. Closely monitors earned hours, efficiencies and overtime.
9. Maintains a positive relationship with all employees and encourages teamwork within and outside department.
10. Monitors employee attendance and tardiness to minimize absenteeism.
11. Interviews and selects candidates for hire into the department.
12. Trains new hires and those newly assigned to their department in all relevant quality procedures and work instructions. Cross trains employees for most optimum and flexible production coverage.
13. Performs employee performance reviews to identify weaknesses and promote individual improvement.
14. Assures work area is kept in an orderly fashion.
15. Assures work area meets all environmental regulations and reports any discrepancies to Facility Manager.
16. Reports workplace injuries in a timely manner.
17. Monitors labor and time reporting via computer systems.
18. Reviews employee requests for vacation and approves or declines.
19. Recommends disciplinary action for all employees within direct responsibility.
20. Assure all employees adhere to safe work practices and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.

Qualifications

Two years of technical schooling or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment or any combination of experience, education and training which would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.

Knowledge, Skill & Ability

1. Able to communicate to all levels of employees to assure understanding of work assignments
2. Leadership skills to effectively manage/motivate the workforce
3. Manufacturing processes
4. Quality requirements
5. Blueprint reading
6. Understanding of labor and time reporting systems
7. Basic computer skills