Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Vertiv; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking a Production Supervisor for 1st Shift to help manage the production floor and ensure safe, efficient operations. You will train staff, inspect products, and direct machine setups while maintaining quality according to specs.

You will also lead shift changes, monitor quotas, review processes, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires 2–4 years of supervisory experience, strong communication, MS Office and ERP familiarity, and

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years’ Supervisory experience.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• MS Office and ERP systems experience
• Ability to develop and coach a diverse team
• Knowledge of ISO and Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the production floor and warehouse operate in a safe manner.
• Ensure proper staffing for the number of machines or production lines running i.e. shutting machines or lines down, sending employees home when necessary due to lack of work.
• Conduct evaluations and mid-term assessments on assigned personnel.
• Responsible for ensuring that product quality meets specifications and criteria set forth by quality spec sheets and management expectations.
• Communicate any concerns or changes in current processes to all employees.
• Set production quotas and give feedback in relation to performance to those expectations.
• Make production related decisions, which includes planning work cell/product transition assignment of tasks, material/equipment handling and allocation of resources.
• Review pertinent information with the supervisor coming on to relieve your shift – participate in shift change meetings.
• Assure necessary adjustments to machines or production lines are made to maintain product quality.
• Eliminate overtime unless approved by the Production Manager.
• Prepare operators for shift startup.
• Support operators as necessary to keep product moving through the work cell.
• Follow instructions assigned by the engineers & managers.
• Accurately report production information to managers.
• Keep work areas clean and orderly.
• Assist in identifying continuous improvement opportunities.
• Supervise Warehouse personnel conducting pick/pull process for assembly line support.
• Perform duties as backup during absence of Production Manager.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

MS Office

ERP systems

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Job Description

Vertiv Lincoln, Nebraska is looking for a Production Supervisor for 1st Shift. The Production Supervisor will assist in managing the production floor to produce the final product. Follow standard work methods and practice safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. Train employees in proper work methods and procedures. Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setup and adjustments of machines or production lines.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the production floor and warehouse operate in a safe manner.
• Ensure proper staffing for the number of machines or production lines running i.e. shutting machines or lines down, sending employees home when necessary due to lack of work.
• Conduct evaluations and mid-term assessments on assigned personnel.
• Responsible for ensuring that product quality meets specifications and criteria set forth by quality spec sheets and management expectations.
• Communicate any concerns or changes in current processes to all employees.
• Set production quotas and give feedback in relation to performance to those expectations.
• Make production related decisions, which includes planning work cell/product transition assignment of tasks, material/equipment handling and allocation of resources.
• Review pertinent information with the supervisor coming on to relieve your shift – participate in shift change meetings.
• Assure necessary adjustments to machines or production lines are made to maintain product quality.
• Eliminate overtime unless approved by the Production Manager.
• Prepare operators for shift startup.
• Support operators as necessary to keep product moving through the work cell.
• Follow instructions assigned by the engineers & managers.
• Accurately report production information to managers.
• Keep work areas clean and orderly.
• Assist in identifying continuous improvement opportunities.
• Supervise Warehouse personnel conducting pick/pull process for assembly line support.
• Perform duties as backup during absence of Production Manager.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years’ Supervisory experience.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• MS Office and ERP systems experience
• Ability to develop and coach a diverse team
• Knowledge of ISO and Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Light manufacturing
• Fork Lift operations desirable

THE VERTIV OPPORTUNITY

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

Our Core Principles

• Safety | Integrity | Respect | Teamwork | Inclusion

Our Strategic Priorities

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

Vertiv 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

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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