3rd Shift Production Supervisor: Lean Manufacturing Leader

NPR OF AMERICA; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra pay for hours worked

Industry-leading benefits

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Climate-controlled facility

Monthly company events

Years of service awards

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

NPR of America, Inc. is seeking a 3rd Shift Production Supervisor in Bardstown, KY. Core hours are 11PM - 7:10AM, Sunday through Thursday, overseeing production/warehouse operations and reporting to the Production Manager.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, familiarity with Lean/TPS/TPM, strong communication skills, and the ability to drive safety and quality initiatives in a climate-controlled plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience directly overseeing employees and manufacturing/production processes.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing in a Tier I environment including TPS and/or TPM is preferred but not required.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skill sets.
• Above average computer skills along with premium verbal, written and interpersonal communications.
• Must be able to multi task and stand/walk for long periods.
• Knowledge of ISO certification process is a plus.
• Must be able to operate forklift and material handling equipment with safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach and support team members in production/warehouse areas to ensure optimum production requirements are met.
• Coach, counsel and develop team members.
• Maintain time and attendance matters, lead performance management.
• Review department schedules to ensure adequate staffing is in place.
• Ensures SWI and P&P are followed with a focus on safety & quality practices.
• Conduct team meetings and update various production reporting metrics.
• Maintains effective working relationships and communications with all departments.
• Operates within budget and contributes to the overall reduction of overhead and expenses.
• Complies with EEO and AAP goals and employee development.
• Lead Plant Production initiatives and strategy.
• Promotes Employee Engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

TPS/TPM

Time management

Communication

Forklift operation

Problem solving

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

NPR of America, Inc. is seeking a 3rd Shift Production Supervisor in Bardstown, KY. Core hours are 11PM - 7:10AM, Sunday through Thursday, overseeing production/warehouse operations and reporting to the Production Manager.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, familiarity with Lean/TPS/TPM, strong communication skills, and the ability to drive safety and quality initiatives in a climate-controlled plant.