3rd Shift Production Supervisor

KASAI NORTH AMERICA; Upper Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

KASAI NORTH AMERICA is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee Group Leaders and Production Technicians, coordinating with the Production Manager to set and monitor schedules, ensure equipment maintenance, and optimize material use.

The role requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills, proficiency with Windows and MS Office, and the ability to work flexible shifts. A high school diploma or GED is required; prior manufacturing management experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are required.
• Proficiency with Windows and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience in a manufacturing setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the activities of Group Leaders and Production Technicians.
• Confer with Production Manager and Production Control to establish work schedules and ensure completion.
• Ensure equipment and tools are properly maintained for efficient production.
• Utilize materials efficiently and pursue cost reduction and waste elimination.
• Cross-train Group Leaders.
• Oversee use and updates of SOS's.
• Support scrap and cost reduction programs.
• Conduct employee training on equipment operations or safety procedures.
• Oversee cleanliness and order of equipment on the line.
• Monitor attendance and hours worked.
• Participate in performance management including wage recommendations and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety standards, 5S practices, regulatory and customer requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

Reports to: Production Manager

Responsibilities:

• Supervise the activities of Group Leaders and Production Technicians.
• Confer with Production Manager and Production Control to establish work schedules and follow up to assure completion of those schedules.
• Assure that equipment and tools are properly maintained to assure efficient production.
• Assure efficient and economical utilization of materials, improvement of methods, and elimination of wasteful practices.
• Cross train Group Leaders.
• Oversee use and update of SOS's.
• Suggest and support affective scrap and cost reduction programs.
• Conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures, or assign employee training to experienced workers.
• Oversee cleanliness and order of equipment on the line.
• Oversee and monitor employees' attendance and hours worked.
• Participate in ongoing performance management including but not limited to evaluations, recommendations of wage increases and necessary corrective action.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety standards, 5S practices, regulatory and/or customer requirements.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:

• Some previous management experience. Manufacturing environment helpful, but not required.

Skills:

• Ability to process thorough and organized paperwork.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with Windows operating system as well as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Other:

• Must be able and capable to work any shift assigned, and must be able to work overtime as required.

Work Environment

This job operates primarily in a manufacturing environment, where the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Demands

The employee frequently is required to stand or walk for long periods of time; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. The employee may also be required to work in hot temperatur

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instruction, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.