Production Supervisor - 1st Shift (10 Hour Shifts: M-TH from 5:00am - 3:00pm)

Sportech, LLC; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plan

HSA/FSA/DCA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

401k with employer match

Paid holidays and vacation

SLA and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sportech, LLC in Elk River, MN is seeking a skilled shift supervisor to lead a production team. You will coach staff, review daily production schedule, ensure safety, and drive continuous improvement with Lean principles.

You'll hire, train, and evaluate staff, conduct performance reviews, and coordinate with the Production Manager to meet shipping schedules and cost targets. Bachelor’s degree preferred with 3–5 years supervisory experience in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 3–5 years supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and manage shift personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict and build teamwork.
• Equipment troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop employees to maximize effectiveness and growth.
• Review daily production schedule to plan shift work.
• Create and deliver presentations on operational topics.
• Supervise shift operations following sound principles and company policies.
• Manage performance and conduct quarterly/year-end reviews.
• Hire, train and evaluate staff.
• Ensure safety and lead safety initiatives across the shift.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet goals.
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Maintain housekeeping and Lean practices.

Education

Bachelor's degree

3–5 years supervisory experience

Job description

Description

Sportech is a rapidly growing company in Elk River, MN. We are looking for talented people who wish to join a values-based company that desires to help our people and customers win. We design, manufacture, and assemble cab components and systems for the powersports, golf and turf, industrial and agricultural end markets. Our design and engineering capabilities allow us to provide complex components and assemblies to our original equipment manufacturer customers. We are always on the gas and seeking dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals to join our extraordinary team.

Sportech offers eligible full-time employees a robust and competitive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options, including flexible spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCA)
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Basic life insurance and voluntary life insurance
• Hospital indemnity plans, pet insurance, and legal/identity theft services
• 401k plan with up to a 4% employer match
• Paid company holidays, paid vacation, and paid volunteer time
• Sportech Learning Academy (SLA) with courses offered onsite quarterly, focusing on personal and professional growth and development for employees, and tuition reimbursement options for courses completed outside of Sportech

Further benefits information is provided as part of the offer process for any offer extended by Sportech. Pay varies by position and is based on multiple factors including labor market data and, depending on position, may include education, work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and/or certifications. Additionally, Sportech takes into account the internal equity of current employees when considering compensation. Sportech’s reasonable and good-faith estimate for the range of new hire compensation at the time of posting for this position is between $67,000 - $82,000 annually. Pay may also include variable compensation from time to time such as overtime for non-exempt positions, shift differential for specific shifts, and/or bonus targets (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Job Summary

To assist department manager by taking charge of an operating shift and performing responsibilities of the manager on that shift.

Essential Job Functions

• Coach and develop employees to maximize their effectiveness and career growth. Identify and develop high potential employees for greater levels of responsibility and scope of position.
• Review daily production schedule for the department in order to plan work and personnel assignments for the shift.
• Create and deliver presentations to direct reports, peers, etc., on operational topics.
• Supervise and direct personnel on shift in performing operations according to sound operating principles and company policies and procedures.
• Performance Management of team to include, but not limited to growing team skills and holding team accountable to business needs.
• Hire, train and evaluate staff.
• Document and deliver quarterly and end of year performance reviews.
• With production manager, conduct probationary and annual performance profile of each department employee and recommend performance increases and/or developmental opportunities.
• Achieve desired results in safety by demonstrating personal commitment and leading safety processes to sustain a safe work environment. Implement and coordinate department safety education and processes in accordance with company best practices and policies.
• Supports organizational direction and initiatives to meet department goals.
• Anticipate and determine cause of delays in shift operations and take appropriate action to meet shipping schedules. Report promptly to Production Manager when delays occur, estimate time of delay and when operations will be resumed.
• Responsible for accurate production documentation and submittal to department manager for approval.
• With department manager and appropriate staff personnel, review operations where cost standards are not being met to determine causes and apply corrective measures and lean principles.
• Drive a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving, decision making and recognizing them for outstanding work during daily pre-shift communication meetings and ongoing developmental 1:1’s
• Collaborates with departments and shifts across organization.
• Provide exceptional customer service by effectively communicating information with internal and external customers.
• Support culture and maintain a strong focus on housekeeping within the department.
• Partner with HR to ensure proper procedures are being followed.
• Perform other related duties as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 3-5 years supervisory experience required. Previous experience in manufacturing supervision strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and manage shift personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict and build teamwork.
• Equipment trouble-shooting and mechanical aptitude strongly preferred.