2ND SHIFT PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Smith & Loveless; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus

100% Employer-Paid Benefits

Job summary

Smith & Loveless in Lenexa, Kansas is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to supervise and coordinate production. You will ensure efficient manufacturing processes and maintain high quality standards by directing a skilled team.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a supervisory role and possesses strong mechanical and communication skills. This role requires adherence to safety practices and the ability to effectively manage union relations.

Qualifications

• 5 years in a supervisory capacity in a manufacturing/production operation.
• Ability to supervise hourly union employees effectively.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operations of 2nd Shift employees.
• Ensure timely processes and adherence to specifications.
• Administer the Union Contract and manage grievances.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Windows-based PC

Job description

Overview

Smith & Loveless is united under one cause: “Protecting Water. Protecting People.” We are seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to partner with our experienced production team in this environmentally focused industry. A 2nd Shift Production Supervisor at Smith and Loveless is responsible for supervising and coordinating second-shift production to ensure high-quality, efficient manufacturing. Shift hours are 4:00 pm to 12:30 am.

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with automatic enrollment + employee-directed investment options
• Discretionary 401(k) Match based on performance (100% vested after 3 years)
• Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus
• 100% Employer-Paid Benefits including life insurance & disability coverage
• Paid Time Off - 10 Paid Holidays; 2 weeks' Vacation (3 weeks after 5 years); 6 Paid Sick/Personal Days annually
• Insurance & Financial Benefits - Medical Plans (PPO & High-Deductible options); Dental Insurance with preventative care covered at 100%; Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage; Group Life & AD&D Insurance (company-paid)
• Additional Benefits - Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Health Savings Account (HSA) (for HDHP participants); Voluntary Life & AD&D Coverage for employees and dependents

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise the operations of 2nd Shift employees in paint, blast, weld, and fabrication. Delegate duties and provide follow-up and assistance for effective control.
• Ensure efficient and timely processes of the Company product to meet the production schedules.
• Ensure adherence to specifications/standards by properly directing and supervising work in progress.
• Coordinate with Engineering and other internal departments to ensure proper interpretation of plans and specifications to provide proper fabrication functions and to troubleshoot problems as they occur.
• Responsible for the proper administration of the Union Contract to ensure equitable and harmonious union management relations and handle step 1 grievances as needed.
• Ensure safe work area and adherence to safe work practices by initiating corrective preventative measures.
• Inspect all finished work to ensure they meet specifications before closing the job out.
• Develop efficient production methods and suggest new or improved equipment to lower cost and enhance product operating efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned by Plant Superintendent.
• Keep work area neat and clean.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 5 years in a supervisory capacity in a manufacturing/production operation
• Must be able to effectively supervise hourly union employees
• Ability to establish priorities, delegate duties, and read and understand blueprints
• Must have a mechanical aptitude, knowledge of Windows based PC, basic math skills including geometry and conflict resolution skills
• Foreman/Production Supervisors are expected to show up an hour before the shift to prepare. Overtime may be required as necessary.

Physical requirements

• Required to sit, stand and walk
• Use hands to finger, hand or feel objects, tools or controls
• Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing
• Reach with hands and arms
• Required to talk and hear consistently
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or drag up to twenty-five (25) pounds if necessary
• Specific vision abilities required by the role include the ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye
• Ability to ascend and descend two (2) flights of stairs and climb up/down ladders
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends as necessary
• Requires standing 85% of the day with frequent walking to all areas in the factory

About us

For over 75 years, Smith & Loveless has provided innovative environmental engineering ingenuity and quality craftsmanship to the water industry by pioneering superior pre-engineered pumping, treatment and headworks systems to a global customer base. A true pioneer in the water and wastewater pumping industry, Smith & Loveless manufactures cost-effective, operator safe and efficient pump stations for municipalities, developments, industrial, governmental, and military facilities across the globe. Our energy-efficient and durable systems deliver unrivaled life-cycle cost savings. With tens of thousands of installations in more than 70 nations on all seven continents, our innovative wastewater/reuse engineered products allow us to maintain our market leadership in lift stations, grit removal systems and over a complete range of wastewater treatment systems.

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