Manufacturing Supervisor

Lakeside Book Company; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Book Company in Crawfordsville, IN, seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead daily operations across two shifts. The role requires strong leadership, focus on safety, and the ability to improve efficiency on the line.

The supervisor will direct crewing, monitor quality, set expectations, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced production environment at both Crawfordsville locations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of demonstrated leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Strong focus on safety and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build relationships with customers and crews.
• Analytical and proactive problem solving in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership to the department.
• Set crewing assignments and resolve crewing issues.
• Focus on safety through behavior based observations and actions.
• Monitor quality through the shift.
• Set clear performance expectations for the shift.
• Conduct 2-hour process checks at each line.
• Assist crews to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Provide troubleshooting and decision-making support to operators.
• Collaborate with the department Manager to maximize efficiency.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional teamwork

Job description

Work Hours: We have two available shifts (4 days on/4 days off 7:00 pm - 7:00 am, and Monday - Friday 11:00 pm - 7:00 am)

Location: We have 2 locations in Crawfordsville: North Plant at 1009 Sloan Street; South Plant at 600 State Road 32 West.

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you will:

• Provide daily leadership to the department
• Work on setting daily crewing assignments and resolving crewing issues
• Focus on safety through behavior based observations and actions
• Monitor quality through the shift
• Set clear performance expectations and the beginning and through the duration of the shift
• Conduct process checks every 2 hours at each line of responsibility
• Assist the crews on maximizing efficiency and productivity through the shift
• Provide trouble shooting and decision making skills to assist operators and crews to overcome performance inhibitors
• Work with department Manager to identify opportunities to maximize efficiency and productivity
• Participate in Continuous Improvement related projects

Qualifications:

• 5 + years of demonstrated leadership experience required, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Continuous Improvement experience
• Effective communication, coaching and interpersonal skills required
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with customers and crews to effectively build relationships
• Participate in resolving issues, ensure satisfaction and work across boundaries with a holistic approach
• Demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills
• Flexible, proactive, self-starter with proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment.