Production Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Prysmian; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Production Supervisor for the second shift. The role involves supervising staff, ensuring production efficiency, and maintaining quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong manufacturing background, leadership skills, and a results-driven attitude. This position is crucial for maintaining productivity and quality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in manufacturing supervision.
• Strong manufacturing background; able to develop product specifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of the second shift.
• Ensure associates have needed resources to meet production requirements.
• Monitor machinery/equipment use for safety and efficiency.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Position Summary:

This is a position reporting to the Manufacturing Manager. As the facility continues to aggressively increase in productivity and it lowers its manufacturing costs, there is a need to recruit a second shift Production Supervisor to supervise and coordinate all activities of one or more major manufacturing function(s).

This position is responsible for supervising and coordinating all activities of one or more major manufacturing functions a second shift of operation and assures the efficient utilization of equipment and manpower to maintain production schedules and produce a quality product. Coordinates production to meet production control schedules and maintains continuous flow of production; implements the necessary maintenance of equipment to ensure continuous production on an assigned shift.

Job Objectives/Initiatives:

• Direct supervision over hourly associates and coordinates with various other departments.
• Use thorough up-to-date knowledge of the process and equipment for which they are responsible, plans work and production for the shift.
• Ensure associates have the needed raw materials, instructions, machine availability, and training to meet production requirements, and obtains information from prior shift supervisor regarding operating problems.
• Observe associates for effectiveness, efficiency, performance safety practices, following instructions and procedures to reduce scrap, usage, and waste.
• Evaluate process, work performance on each associate, and make recommendations.
• Keep records during each shift on attendance, absence, call ins, and over time schedule.
• Handle the first step grievances within assigned shift in accordance established policy.
• Assures that all the manpower, raw materials, and equipment is on hand and running to produce the highest quality product, in the most efficient, and timely manner.
• Perform routine and on-going monitoring of machinery/equipment use within area of responsibility to ensure that machine safeguards/controls are effectively in place whenever machines are operating in a production mode.
• Perform other tasks that are reasonable to the job as requested by Direct Management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field, preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in manufacturing supervision.
• Strong project management/supervision skills in a team-based environment.
• Strong manufacturing background; able to understand and develop appropriate product specifications.

Experience:

• A results driven individual who has demonstrated ability working in a high-performance manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in manufacturing management.
• Must have good attention to details but be able to manage the big picture and have a “make the number’s” mentality.
• Must be able to manage multiple, complex tasks on daily basis.
• Must be able to motivate, communicate and drive continuous improvement.
• Critical thinker, with excellent analytical abilities.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Solid planning, leadership, and administrative skills.
• High energy demonstrating urgency and fast pace.
• Good understanding of business principles and practices; can effectively manage the manufacturing function with a bottom-line result.