Operations Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Tennant Company; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 72,800 - 109,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with 100% match up to 6%

Paid vacation time

Dental and vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Tennant Company is seeking an Operations Supervisor for the 2nd shift in Minneapolis, MN. This role involves supervising and leading a dedicated team in production functions.

The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of applicable experience, provide effective leadership, and ensure high-quality standards in production. A robust benefits package is offered, including medical options and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in production, distribution, or logistics.
• Proven leadership/supervision experience.
• Experience with Lean System practices.
• Ability to make sound decisions.
• Experience in equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Supervises skilled employees and maintains production schedules.
• Provides leadership and coaching to assigned teams.
• Communicates policies and work practices effectively.
• Identifies and removes barriers to success.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Effective communication

Motivation

Time management

Education

3+ years of applicable job experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Operations Supervisor - 2nd Shift

$72,800 - $109,500

With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.

Purpose / Scope

Supervises moderately skilled to skilled employees and operations in one or more production functions. Maintains production schedules. Plans work, assigns work and trains employees. Has authority for hiring, termination, discipline and performance decisions. Ensures product quality standards are maintained. Moderate to high complexity in coordination and supervision of employees.

General Responsibilities

• Provide the necessary leadership to manage, coach and direct assigned teams to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost metrics
• Manage the team’s performance through evaluations, development, training, and promotions
• Interview and select new talent
• Hold team accountable through coaching and discipline. Motivate and reinforce good behavior through timely recognition.
• Communicate and administer company and department policies, work practices and procedures in an effective manner.
• Identify, troubleshoot and remove barriers to success by using a data driven problem solving approach to make fact based decisions.
• Support, implement and sustain continuous improvement initiatives.
• Operate power-industrial equipment

Required Experience & Education

• 3+ years of applicable job experience (ex. production, distribution, logistics)
• Previous leadership/supervision experience
• Experience with Lean System practices across multiple processes
• Track record of ensuring equipment is properly maintained and preventative maintenance is performed in a timely manner
• Experience in decision making and exercising sound judgement to plan and accomplish goals

Required Interpersonal & Behavioral Skills

• Effective communication skills with staff and peers from up and downstream processes
• Ability to motivate engagement of a diverse group of employees and drive changes
• Coach and mentor direct reports
• Clear understanding of problem solving process and methods
• Identify obstacles within department that may keep employees from being effective; takes action to address issues as they arise.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
• Ability to successfully handle and manage change
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally; collaborating well cross-functionally
• Ability to work within Microsoft Office Suite
• Plans and holds the team accountable to daily tasks and departmental strategic goals
• Appropriately receive constructive feedback from team members and leadership to continuously improve professionally.
• Effective time management.

Required Physical Demands

• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or moved up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds.

Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Tennant Co. reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualifications of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity. The salary range reflects both entry into the role and future growth. Total Compensation = Base Salary + Benefits

Benefits = A comprehensive benefits package including multiple medical plan options, 401(k) with a 100% match up to 6%, paid vacation time, 8 paid company holidays and 3 personal holidays dental and vision coverage, wellness rewards, robust family support programs, company‑paid disability and life insurance, and a full Employee Assistance Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other basis protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.