Production Supervisor $32/hr + $5/hr premium

Techo-Bloc; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the night shift at their manufacturing facility. This role involves managing a dedicated team, ensuring productivity, and maintaining high safety and quality standards. With a focus on continuous improvement and employee development, the ideal candidate will have a solid background in manufacturing supervision and a passion for fostering a collaborative work environment. Join a forward-thinking team where your leadership will make a significant impact on operational success and employee engagement.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Vision

Dental

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) Match

Employee Discount on Products

Training & Development

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of manufacturing supervision experience required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead night shift operations and manage production workforce.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and quality inspections.

Skills

Collaborative leadership

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Programs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Manufacturing equipment

Job description

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About Us
At Techo-Bloc, we aren't just paving patios--we're paving the way for great careers! Founded on a culture of innovation, we manufacture landscaping products focused on design, durability, and flair. Our growing team is seeking passionate people, ready to make an impact.

Why Work for Us?
Techo Bloc offers its valued associates a competitive salary, paid time off and a comprehensive benefits package. Here are a few of our perks:

• Medical Benefits
• Vision
• Dental
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• 401(k) Match
• Employee Discount on Products
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Complete uniform provided after 3 months.
• Training & Development
• Boot reimbursement program
• WEEKLY PAY!!

Job Description
We are seeking creative, dynamic candidates for the Production Supervisor position at our manufacturing site in Waterloo, IN. This Supervisor will lead our night shift, working Monday – Thursday, 6pm-6am. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Supervisor will have daily responsibility for managing the production workforce, productivity, cost control, continuous process improvement, health and safety, as well as employee training.

Pay: $32/hr plus night shift gets a $5/hr shift differential.

Responsibilities:

• Actively partners with plant manager, maintenance, and Quality (QA/QC) to ensure operation of the facility.
• Troubleshoots to resolve manufacturing, and maintenance problems while preventing delays. Communicates status and defects to the maintenance team.
• Develops measures to continuously improve production and performance via programs similar to 5S.
• Initiates coaching and development programs for the production team in alignment with Techo-Bloc’s goals (such as toolbox talks, safety initiatives and Capex projects).
• Build relationships with workgroup; motivate employees, be a positive source of influence, lead by example and encourage autonomous work through empowerment.
• Plans production staff schedules according to the production schedule and absences.
• Performs quality inspections and ensures continuous training of production employees in this area.
• Oversee manufacturing operations, while accurately tracking and recording KPI’s.
• Ensure product quality standards are met through inspections and material testing procedures.
• Safety-focused; ensures compliance with OSHA programs and ensures correct procedures are utilized (PPE, Lockout, etc).

Qualifications
Experience:

• 3-5 years solid manufacturing Production Supervision/management experience with at least 5 years of solid manufacturing experience.
• Manufacturing Experience; Familiarity with standard equipment and technical expertise.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Strong Hydraulics, Compressor, and Pneumatics aptitude and ability to find root cause and troubleshoot system issues.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (highly preferred).

Skills:

• Authentic, collaborative leadership style; builds partnerships and shared objectives among departments and locations.
• Excellent communicator, both verbal and written. Ability to teach, train and explain methodology behind objectives.
• Organized, detail-oriented; plans and prioritizes work to meet organizational goals.
• Self-sufficient, problem solver. Gathers and analyzes information to troubleshoot issues.
• Microsoft Programs.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently transport and move items up to 75 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds. Must be able to closely inspect materials and products. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain stationary and/or move throughout the facility. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms talk or hear and smell. The employee is occasionally required to ascend and descend steps and ladders and position self in tight spaces.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Other duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Building Materials