Production Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated manufacturing supervisor to lead hourly employees in a dynamic production environment. This role encompasses training, staffing, and ensuring adherence to best practices and safety protocols. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of education and experience, with a strong focus on quality improvement and collaboration with various departments. If you are passionate about fostering a productive workforce and enhancing operational efficiency, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in manufacturing supervisory roles.
• Experience in training and maintaining employee records.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training sessions and maintain training records.
• Schedule staffing and collaborate with departments.
• Enforce safety and company rules on the production floor.

Skills

Manufacturing Supervisory Skills

Training and Development

Microsoft Office

Microsoft AX

Union Contract Knowledge

Education

Degree in Industrial Management

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Business Management

Job description

Job Description

Reports To: Plant Manager

Summary: This position is responsible for providing direction to the hourly employees across all associated manufacturing, material handling, compounding, and maintenance tasks during shifts.

Specific Duties: The following activities support the summary above. This list is not exhaustive; additional duties may be assigned as needed:

1. Conduct training sessions for employees and maintain/update the training matrix.
2. Prepare all necessary paperwork for the production lines.
3. Audit paperwork at each line to ensure accuracy at the end of each shift.
4. Schedule daily staffing for each line and forecast staffing needs using the work center.
5. Collaborate with other departments and managers on projects.
6. Assist with opening and closing the building as required.
7. Participate in the Quality Improvement Teams (QIT) process.
8. Maintain training records and identify training needs.
9. Enforce company rules regarding the Union Contract (if applicable), Company Handbook, OSHA, safety, and housekeeping.
10. Ensure the implementation of Best Manufacturing Practices on the production floor.
11. Assist in determining qualifications for new hires and participate in recruiting qualified employees.
12. Adhere to Malco’s Quality Policy and Objectives.

Education: Degree in Industrial Management, Engineering, Business Management, or a related/equivalent field; a degree may be waived based on relevant experience.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2-3 years in responsible manufacturing supervisory roles, considering a combination of education and experience related to managing employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Union experience is advantageous.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft AX.

This position could be at either the Malco Barberton or Akron plant.

Open shifts: 1st and 2nd shifts available.

2nd shift hours at the Akron plant: 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM, Monday through Thursday (4 ten-hour shifts).