Production Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; Barberton (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Supervisor to lead shifts at their Barberton or Akron plant. This role is pivotal in managing hourly employees, ensuring adherence to best manufacturing practices, and maintaining training standards. You will be responsible for scheduling, auditing production lines, and collaborating across departments to enhance operational efficiency. If you have a background in industrial management or engineering and experience in a supervisory role, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in manufacturing supervisory roles required.
• Experience with union environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction for hourly employees in manufacturing tasks.
• Audit paperwork for accuracy at the end of each shift.
• Collaborate with departments on projects and staffing needs.

Skills

Manufacturing Supervision

Training and Development

Staff Scheduling

Quality Improvement

Microsoft Office

Microsoft AX

Education

Degree in Industrial Management

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Business Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft AX

Job description

Job Description

Reports To: Plant Manager

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

Specific Duties: The following activities support the summary above. The list is not all-inclusive; other duties may be required to cover the breadth and depth of the position.

1. Perform training for employees and maintain/update the training matrix.
2. Provide all necessary paperwork for the production lines.
3. Audit all associated paperwork on each line, ensuring correctness and 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 in opening and closing the building as needed.
7. Participate in the QIT (Quality Improvement Teams) process.
8. Maintain training needs and records.
9. Enforce all company rules regarding the Union Contract (if applicable), Company Handbook, OSHA, safety, and housekeeping.
10. Ensure Best Manufacturing Practices are utilized on the production floor.
11. Assist in determining qualifications for new hires and recruiting potential employees who meet those qualifications.
12. Understand and follow Malco’s Quality Policy and Quality Objectives.

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

Experience:

• Minimum of 2-3 years in responsible manufacturing supervisory positions. A combination of education and experience related to supervising/managing employees in a manufacturing environment will be considered.
• Union experience is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Microsoft AX.

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

Shift Information: There are openings on 1st and 2nd shifts.

2nd Shift Hours at the Akron Plant: 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM, Monday through Thursday (4 10-hour shifts).