2nd Shift Production Supervisor - Waco

Uzin Utz Ag; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading manufacturer of flooring installation systems as a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor in Waco, TX. This role requires strong leadership skills to oversee production operations, ensuring quality and efficiency while fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. A commitment to safety and teamwork is essential as you lead a dedicated team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role, particularly in manufacturing.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day activities of production operators.
• Ensure quality and volume of output meets specifications.
• Train and assist in the recruitment and onboarding of new team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Job description

Position:2nd Shift Production Supervisor - Waco

Location: Waco, TX

Job Id:154-12

# of Openings:1

Join our growing team as a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor in Waco, TX!

Why You Should Apply:

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated individual to supervise our 2nd shift Production Operators. This shift runs from 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM. If you're passionate about leadership and enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this is a great opportunity to make an impact.

At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every voice is heard and valued. Join us and be a part of a team that thrives on collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement.

Who We Are:

Uzin Utz North America, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of flooring installation systems and serves as the North American subsidiary of Uzin Utz SE, based in Ulm, Germany. Founded in 1911, Uzin Utz SE is a fourth-generation family-owned company and a global producer of comprehensive product systems for the preparation, installation, and maintenance of all types of floor coverings.

In the United States, Uzin Utz North America offers its products under the renowned UZIN, WOLFF, and PALLMANN brand names, delivering industry-leading solutions for flooring professionals.

Job Overview:

The Production Supervisor provides leadership, supervision and coordination to a diverse team of hourly manufacturing and warehouse operators with varying levels of experience. The operators are primarily engaged in raw material handling activities, operating batching software and tending to automated filling and packaging equipment as well as the manual packaging and palletizing of product.

Primary Job Functions:

• Supervise and coordinate the day-to-day activities of a team of production operators, operate production equipment as and when required
• Effectively monitor the volume and quality of output; adjusting tasks, timing, and equipment set-up to meet production specifications through the efficient utilization of available resources.
• Effectively monitor the volume and quality of output; adjusting tasks, timing, and equipment set-up to meet production specifications through the efficient utilization of available resources.
• Responsible for line and equipment set-up for next run products.
• Work closely with shipping, receiving, inventory control, quality control, and safety to help ensure that established Quality and Safety Management System requirements are met.
• Writes and performs regular audits of standard operating procedures (SOP) for each area reviewing for effectiveness by gathering team input and practice.
• Performs and directs perpetual cycle counts of raw materials and finished goods.
• Verifies incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials (loading/unloading trucks) to keep warehouse inventory current.
• Monitors and makes recommendations on inventory levels of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods to satisfy customer demand
• Maintain a safe, healthy and organized work environment for all areas in compliance with environmental, health and safety requirements.
• Actively participates in the risk identification and mitigation process
• Drives team members’ accountability of job standards to achieve an optimal output or workflow through the effective use of coaching, counseling, and disciplinary action as appropriate.
• Facilitate cross training of production operators to develop a flexible autonomous production team while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Assists in the development of individuals and teams to solve operational issues.
• Motivates team members to achieve performance targets
• Assist in the recruitment and hiring process for new production and warehouse personnel.
• Train new team members in the organization's operating and safety procedures monitoring standards to ensure compliance

Physical Requirements:

• The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, feel, talk and hear.
• Employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Required to frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, working near moving mechanical parts, extreme cold and extreme heat as well as wet and/or humid conditions.
• Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as: safety goggles, gloves, respirators, etc. is required when required.