Production Supervisor

Trillium Staffing; Alcoa, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Trillium Staffing seeks a Production Supervisor for a temp-to-hire role in Alcoa, TN. The position offers a $32–$35/hour pay rate with 12-hour shifts in a 2/3/3/2 schedule, and the ability to work days or nights.

The successful candidate will drive safety, housekeeping, quality and production, including EHS, training and scheduling for an assigned plant area. The role requires leadership in lean manufacturing, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and the ability to coach hourly

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience in an industrial environment.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, and be accountable for crew environmental, health, and safety performance and practices.
• Monitor production and information flow paths and production rates to ensure objectives are met.
• Demonstrate commitment to servicing the customer; communicate expectations and priorities with internal/external stakeholders.
• Set and implement priorities aligned with Tennessee Operations and department goals.
• Maintain quality, process management and production standards.
• Plan, manage, and execute operating plans including scheduling and overtime.
• Lead lean manufacturing initiatives and coach employees on improvements.
• Lead hourly teams in problem-solving activities and Root Cause Analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Communication

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Trillium Staffing is now seeking a Production Supervisor for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Alcoa, TN!

Pay rate is $32-35/hour. Schedule is12 hour shifts on a 2/3/3/2 pattern. Must be able to work days or nights.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter with responsibility for safety, housekeeping, quality and production on a shift for an assigned area of the plant. This includes environmental health & safety (EHS), employee motivation, training, equipment needs, employee scheduling, continuous improvement and productivity issues. May also provide process direction and prioritization to craft employees to resolve equipment issues. This position requires the ability to work a variety of shifts and schedules; examples include off-shift schedules and 12-hour shifts.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, and be accountable for crew environmental, health, and safety performance and practices.
• Monitor production and information flow paths and production rates to ensure objectives are met.
• Demonstrate commitment to servicing the customer. Work with internal and external (when applicable) customers and suppliers to communicate expectations and priorities.
• Set, communicate and implement priorities in alignment with the business case of Tennessee Operations, the location, and the department of responsibility.
• Maintain all quality, process management and production standards.
• Plan, manage, and execute departmental operating plans and tactical operations, including scheduling, crew assignments, and overtime.
• Exhibit leadership and ownership of lean manufacturing.
• Exhibit strong leadership abilities, coach employees and recommend improvement plans.
• Lead and engage hourly teams in process improvement and problem-solving activities. Lead/Facilitate Root Cause Analysis.
• Resolve conflict, coach and counsel employees.
• Facilitate shift meetings, engaging employees in all aspects of the business case.
• Develop and execute 90-day problem solving A3’s.
• Develop, share and implement best practices throughout team.
• Effectively and consistently enforce workplace rules, policies, procedures, and labor agreement (if applicable).
• Develop, implement, and maintain current standard work for subordinates and leaders.
• Complete Leaders Standard Work and review with immediate supervisor.
• Other duties as needed to meet business objectives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience in an industrial environment
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Supervisory experience in a union environment.
• Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills in order to communicate with all levels of the organization required.
• Good computer skills including use of Microsoft Office.

Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.