Production Supervisor

Vertiv Corporation; Dover (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a 1st shift supervisor to manage manufacturing operations, material movements, and workforce planning to meet customer requirements. The role emphasizes integrating production control, supervision, and problem-solving to drive performance and first-pass yield, with daily handoffs to the 2nd shift supervisor.

The supervisor will lead a team to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency while maintaining accurate reporting and inventory control.

Qualifications

• Leadership skills and ability to manage a manufacturing team.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain positive, progressive, and productive attitude toward plant targets and objectives regarding reliability, accountability, safety, integrity, quality, and productivity as a unified goal.
• Oversee the set-up and operation of assigned team/shift based.
• Make informed and intelligent decisions and improvise in the absence of instruction (lead a team independently after normal business hours have ended).
• Ensure standard work, policies, and procedures are followed on the shift.
• Provide troubleshooting assistance to maintenance and determine the cause of performance gaps using collaborative data knowledge and creative problem-solving skills.
• Document/report all production and quality requirements and any performance gaps.
• Maintain inventory control and transactions across manufacturing.
• Ensure team is punctual and productive.

Job description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY The 1st shift supervisor is responsible for management function relating to manufacturing operations and material movements through the plant to service customer requirements. The supervisor integrates the functions of production control, workforce planning, materials transactions, supervision of the workforce and trouble-shooting production issues. The supervisor will drive performance in both manufacturing and 1st pass yield to satisfy customer demand. Daily report outs will be required between the 1st shift supervisors and the 2nd shift supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Maintain positive, progressive, and productive attitude toward plant targets and objectives regarding reliability, accountability, safety, integrity, quality, and productivity as a unified goal.
• Oversee the set-up and operation of assigned team/shift based.
• Make informed and intelligent decisions and improvise in the absence of instruction (lead a team independently after normal business hours have ended).
• Ensure standard work, policies, and procedures are followed on the shift.
• Provide troubleshooting assistance to maintenance and determine the cause of performance gaps using collaborative data knowledge and creative problem-solving skills.
• Document/report all production and quality requirements and any performance gaps.
• Maintain inventory control and transactions across manufacturing.
• Ensure team is punctual and productive.

Leadership Responsibilities

Ensure your team is compliant with all organization safety and performance policies. The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

Our Core Principals

• Safety.
• Integrity.
• Respect.
• Teamwork.
• Diversity & Inclusion.

Our Strategic Priorities

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

Our Behaviors

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development
• Promote Transparent & Open Communication

About Vertiv

At Vertiv, we're on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected.

With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

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Work Authorization

Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.