Night Shift Production Supervisor

Unilever; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Long-Term Incentive (LTI) eligible

Health benefits

Job summary

Unilever is seeking a Night Shift Production Supervisor in Independence, MO to drive safety, productivity, quality and morale on the night shift. You will lead a shift crew, manage scheduling and coordinate with Facilities, QA and Planning to meet plant goals.

You will monitor performance, apply TPM and safety programs, and help control costs while ensuring compliance with GMP and food safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 3+ years of experience leading a team in a food/CPG/FMCG, pharmaceutical or automotive manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating across multiple shifts (nights, weekends, etc.).
• Demonstrated hands-on leadership in a high-volume, fast-paced production environment.
• Working knowledge of GMP, food safety, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage manufacturing activities during the designated shift, leading and motivating shift employees.
• Ensure safety, efficiency, loss management, quality and continuous improvement (TPM).
• Interface with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and schedule coverage.
• Utilize Kronos Timekeeping to track hours, overtime, vacations and absences.
• Support annual budgeting and control fixed and variable costs.
• Promote a safety-oriented culture and drive plant targets.

Skills

Team leadership

Shift work experience

GMP knowledge

Food safety

Quality standards

Safety culture

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Kronos Timekeeping

Job description

**Night Shift Production Supervisor****Location: Independence, MO****JOB PURPOSE** The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for driving current and future manufacturing performance in the areas of Safety, Productivity, Cost, Quality, Delivery and Morale using TPM operating framework. This includes managing the shift crew and manufacturing activities as well as working individually and on teams to identify areas of opportunity to cause beneficial change. This position requires flexibility as your schedule will vary (with notice) due to vacation coverage for other supervisors and other business needs.You'll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters - for people and the planet. Because here, we don't just hire for jobs. We invite you to be a part of something bigger.**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**• Managing manufacturing activities during the designated shift by leading and motivating shift employees in all areas including safety, efficiency, loss management, quality, and continuous improvement (TPM). • Meeting legislative requirements, providing instruction in regard to safety procedures and supporting plant SHEQ initiatives as required (DuPont Program, GMP, Hygiene, 5S,etc.) • Accountable for the productivity of the site during off-shifts. This requires contacting appropriate resources for issue resolution, providing alternative duties in the event of breakdown or material shortage. • Monitoring general performance and behavior of employees and adjusting crewing or call in replacements as necessary. This requires interfacing with Facilities Support, Material Planning, Quality Support, Warehouse and other department supervisors to ensure efficient operation to meet plant goals. • Utilizing Kronos Timekeeping System to maintain weekly record of hours worked, along with explanation of overtime hours worked and ensures hours worked, vacation, personal hours, absences, etc. are correctly documented so employees are paid accurately. • Participating in the development of the annual site manufacturing budget and controlling fixed and variable cost expenditures. • Promoting and maintaining a safety-oriented culture. • Other duties may be assigned. You’re a born leader: Fostering positive employee relations as well as identifying opportunities for improvement. You’re a strategy guru: Driving UL SHEQ culture by protecting employee’s health and safety, ensuring compliance of all regulatory and plant safety rules. You’re a storyteller: Regularly cascading/communicating site targets and goals from the Leadership Team to shift crews, consistently and accurately. You’re a teacher: Facilitating required training programs to employees. (SHE, TPM, QA, etc.) **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS*** High school diploma required* 3+ years of experience leading a team in a food/CPG/FMCG, pharmaceutical or automotive manufacturing environment* Experience operating across multiple shifts (nights, weekends, etc.)* Demonstrated hands-on leadership in a high-volume, fast-paced production environment* Working knowledge of GMP, food safety, and quality standards**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*** B.A./B.S. degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field* Continuous Improvement experience (WCM/TPM/Lean)* Experience driving team performance and improvement initiatives on the floor* Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with Operations, QA, and Planning**Pay:** The pay range for this position is $71,400 to $107,200. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.**Bonus**: This position is bonus eligible.**Long-Term Incentive (LTI)**: This position is LTI eligible.**Benefits:** Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.