2nd-Shift Production Supervisor: Lead Lean Manufacturing

Trulite Glass and Aluminum Solutions; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Disability coverage

Job summary

Trulite is growing! We are looking for a Production Supervisor to be based at our Knoxville, TN location. The role ensures manufacturing departments operate at peak efficiency while driving output and quality.

The supervisor will oversee training for new team members, provide feedback, and develop their team. This is a salary-exempt position reporting to the Plant Manager in a dynamic, changing environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Supervisory experience or training.
• Experience in a glass environment, Lean manufacturing knowledge preferred.
• Committed to safe work practices.
• Must be able to multi-task, be organized, efficient, accurate and be accountable to job responsibilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to mentor and coach employees on a one-on-one basis as well as a group.

Responsibilities

• Conveys Management’s expectations and direction.
• Responsible for training, directing, and motivating employees and making recommendations to Management on their behalf.
• In conjunction with the Production Manager, supervises and coordinates plant floor activities of workers in the manufacturing processes of cutting, tempering, laminating, fabricating, polishing, insulated glass or loading glass products.
• Assists in overseeing and or conducting training of new and existing employees to include work methods and procedures, safety training and following employee handbook guidelines.
• Inspects products to verify conformance to Company specifications and Directs setup and adjustments of machines.
• Assist Production Manager with providing employees with timely and accurate feedback of performance reviews, disciplinary problems, material shortages, and equipment problems etc. when required or appropriate.
• Participation in interviewing, hiring, and terminations of Employees as needed
• Retention, training, and continued development of hourly associates
• Interface with team members on a daily basis and act as the first line of command in resolving problems and maintaining efficient, orderly workflow.
• Ensuring on-time delivery, management of the flow of raw materials and control of inventory
• Adherence to product and customer specifications
• Compliance with all required Employment Laws and OSHA regulations and policies
• Accurate and timely production reporting
• Maintaining appropriate working relationships with internal and external customers and regulatory agency employees
• Creating and maintaining a plant floor environment that promotes safety and the safe operation of the entire process
• Continued assessment of cost reduction opportunities through the utilization of resources to remove process costs, improve efficiencies, and develop creative staffing strategies
• Experience in 5S and Lean manufacturing knowledge
• Maintain and improve high quality levels by ensuring that all work processes are performed correctly and accurately

Skills

Supervisory experience

Glass environment

Lean manufacturing

Safe work practices

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Planning and organizing

Leadership

Mentor/coaching

Job description

Trulite is growing! We are looking for a Production Supervisor to be based at our Knoxville, TN location. The role ensures manufacturing departments operate at peak efficiency while driving output and quality.

The supervisor will oversee training for new team members, provide feedback, and develop their team. This is a salary-exempt position reporting to the Plant Manager in a dynamic, changing environment.