Production Supervisor

Follett Products, LLC; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 77,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Follett Products, LLC is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead our manufacturing team. This full-time position involves overseeing production staff, ensuring quality standards, and managing schedules in a fast-paced environment. Join us and take your career to the next level in a supportive workplace committed to success and employee growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience required.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production personnel and meet production schedules.
• Communicate job expectations and train employees.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Planning

Training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management or Sciences/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Description

Since 1948 Follett Products, LLC has led the industry in designing and manufacturing high quality, innovative ice storage bins, ice storage and transport systems, ice machines, ice and water dispensers, ice and beverage dispensers, and medical-grade refrigerators and freezers for the foodservice and healthcare industries.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Since 1948 Follett Products, LLC has led the industry in designing and manufacturing high quality, innovative ice storage bins, ice storage and transport systems, ice machines, ice and water dispensers, ice and beverage dispensers, and medical-grade refrigerators and freezers for the foodservice and healthcare industries.

Follett has a great opportunity for a Production Supervisor (1st Shift) to join our team!

Position Summary

This position supervises the activities of production personnel engaged in all aspects of the manufacturing function. Specific responsibilities include communicating job expectations, planning and monitoring work, appraising job results, and managing an assigned workforce. Key accountabilities include meeting production schedules by establishing priorities, allocating necessary staff, and revising schedules as necessary. The Productions Supervisor is also responsible for identifying and implementing quality and continuous initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Maintains staff results by communicating job expectations; planning and monitoring work; appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; enforcing policies and procedures; assisting employees in solving problems; training employees.
• Performs all supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures, collective bargaining agreement, and applicable employment laws.
• Implements appropriate discipline per the collective bargaining agreement and company guidelines, recommending termination of employment when necessary.
• Responsible for responding to work-related issues and emergencies as appropriate, promptly, regardless of the time of day.
• Maintains staff by orienting and training employees.
• Maintains workflow by reassigning work, facilitating corrective actions, and employee transfers; fostering a spirit of cooperation between departments.
• Completes production schedules by assigning employees, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, recommending revisions to the schedule, resolving problems, and reporting results.
• Maintains and approves all work records utilizing an automated time & attendance system for attendance and payroll applications.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing employees on the use of PPE, tools, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintains working relationship with the union by following the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Maintains quality service by enforcing organization standards.
• Ensures operation of equipment and tools by calling for repairs, evaluating new equipment and techniques, and requisitioning new tools and equipment.
• Provides manufacturing information by compiling production performance records and data, answering questions, and responding to requests.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, seminars, etc., participating in professional societies, and reviewing professional publications.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Know and follow procedures and policies relevant to job functions and Follett.
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management or the Sciences/Engineering or relevant manufacturing/production experience.
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience; in a union environment a plus.
• Experience with electro/mechanical product assembly and refrigeration experience a plus.
• Demonstrated participation in lean manufacturing, 6Sigma and/or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work rotating 10-hour shift for three weeks (6 a.m. – 4 p.m.) and an 8-hour shift for one week (6 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
  
  

Other

Physical Requirements:

• Work Environment: Office/exposure to non-temperature controlled manufacturing environment.
• Ability to use keyboard on computer, office equipment such as phone, copier, etc.
• Extended periods of walking.
• Noise level: medium
  
  

If you meet the position’s qualifications and are looking for an exciting and challenging career with growth opportunities, then Follett is the place for you. Follett Products, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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