Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Pelican Products, Inc.; Deerfield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pelican Products, Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 2nd shift to oversee manufacturing operations. This role involves ensuring production flow, managing employee performance, and implementing continuous improvements using Lean methods. Candidates should possess an associates degree and relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Paid time off

10 paid holidays per year

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Company-paid life and disability plans

Matching 401k

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and direct others.
• Hands-on style of working with technical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production schedules are met and manage shift meetings.
• Promote safety and quality through audits and investigations.
• Monitor departmental KPIs and resolve quality issues.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Lean methods application

Problem Solving

Team collaboration

Performance Management

Education

2 year Associates Degree in business management or technical degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

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This is a 2nd Shift position, the work schedule is: Monday-Friday, 2pm-10:30pm Eastern Time

Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for executing the production schedules and processes for manufacturing to ensure that effective and efficient production flow is maintained. This position ensures that employee performance is adhered to within the manufacturing department and that the Company's safety, quality, cost and delivery objectives are being met. The Production Supervisor I implements continuous improvement activities in their areas and directly supervises Production Department Leads with emphasis on continuous improvement of processes and training.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Focuses on meeting production schedules, using knowledge of machine capacity and equipment and skill capabilities; accomplishes work results, establishes priorities, monitors progress; revises schedules, and resolves problems.
• Leads and ensures shift meetings occur to review SQCDI performance and facilitates continuous improvement efforts in Safety, Quality, Efficiency and Lead Time. Achieves results through coordinating and managing the improvement activities within the Production team.
• Uses Lean methods to improve production methods and equipment performance, and drives changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department.
• Promotes a safe work environment through Safety Audits and reports potential safety hazards to the EHS Manager with immediate implementation of Prevention Reoccurrence Plans to eliminate all safety concerns.
• Leads all injury investigations in their department and drives completion of the root cause analysis when applicable utilizing Practical Problem Solving Methodology.
• Assures all departmental quality/process records comply with current ISO/ITAR standards and requirements for documentation control. Assures all employees follow work instructions and ISO/ITAR procedures.
• Monitors department KPIs and reports performance for their shift at Daily Operations Review meetings understanding and acknowledging root causes of misses and taking action to improve.
• Interprets and enforces Company policies and procedures to employees. Resolves personnel issues by analyzing data, investigating situations properly, identifying solutions and recommending action.
• Maintains safe and clean work environments by educating and directing employees on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources. Maintains compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Leads continuous improvement and 5S/6S activities in the work areas and enforcing discipline to follow standards.
• Champions Tier 1 & Tier 2 Layered Process Audits – continuously coaching Team Leads and team members to follow and improve standards while driving improvements and facilitating action item completion
• Resolves quality problems, excessive scrap and/or assists employees in solving quality problems and implements corrective actions.
• Recommends personnel actions to include promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures. Monitors and appraises employees' performance and development requirements and conducts Performance Reviews to enhance productivity and efficiency. Coaches, counsels, and disciplines employees. Takes responsibility and is held accountable for all work performed by subordinates.
• Responsible for Manufacturing staff recruitment by providing oversight of the selection and orientation of new team members.
  
  

Job Requirements

• 2 year Associates Degree in business management or technical degree.
• 2+ years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading / directing others.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to influence and motivate employees
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work well in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to set expectations, hold employees accountable and demonstrate performance management.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including MS Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Proficient in developing charts and graphs from data sets in Excel
• Experience in Root Cause Analysis Problem Solving
• Must possess an awareness and understanding of performance against budget.
• Champions a customer focus and awareness of customer needs.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the company.
• Must maintain a “Hands-on” style of working, willing and capable of taking a lead role in technical problem-solving efforts.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ISO9001:2015
• Familiarity with SAP
• Experience working in a Lean Manufacturing environment
  
  

Additional Information

• Actively supports and complies with Pelican’s objectives, guidelines and commitment to Quality and Safety, with an emphasis on continual improvement.
• Must have the ability to complete assignments within the timeframe specified by the Manager.
• Must be flexible regarding working hours. Must be able to work evenings and weekends, with or without advanced notice.
• Must be able to operate in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ensures that staff is contributing at maximum potential through rigorous hiring practices and an emphasis on training and development initiatives, including coaching and counseling direct reports in their performance and professional development, with final authority for approving pay increases, hiring decisions and disciplinary actions.
• Emphasizes ethical leadership and decision-making to protect Pelican’s brand and reputation.
• Establishes challenging, productive and achievable goals for direct reports; measure results by establishing checkpoints to track progress.
• Must be able to travel, as necessary.
  
  

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be constantly required to execute standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers).
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be occasionally required to execute non-standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch).
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• This position requires repetitive hand/wrist activities.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across severalU.S. geographic markets. Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The annual U.S. pay range for this positionis listed below. Paywithin this range varies by work locationand may also depend on your qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills,and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. We also offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off, 10 paid holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, company-paid life and disability plans, and matching 401k to eligible employees.

Pelican Products, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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