Production Supervisor 3rd Shift

Hendrickson; Franklin (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Travel insurance

Disability insurance

401K

Job summary

Hendrickson is seeking a Plant Supervisor to oversee hourly employees on the assigned shift, directing production, materials usage, and process improvements. You will drive safety compliance, quality standards, and on-time delivery while coordinating with operations leadership.

The role emphasizes developing a capable team, maintaining 5S practices, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives in a non-temperature-controlled manufacturing environment. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience.
• 1–3 years in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and safety programs.
• Knowledge of quality systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision to hourly employees on the assigned shift.
• Track attendance and schedule vacations; ensure compliance with the employee handbook.
• Conduct daily shift meetings to update production levels, delivery performance, and quality metrics.
• Supervise daily staffing and output to meet planned productivity.
• Motivate and provide clear direction to hourly and temporary personnel.
• Ensure training, required tools, and accountability for personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

Associate Degree in Business Administration or Engineering

Job description

Position Purpose

Oversee plant operations in the areas of leadership and supervision of hourly employees and production, manufacturing, and distribution of products. Identify problems and develop plans to continuously improve uses/processes of material, machines, and employee resources. Ensure and promote safety, success, teamwork, and quality in the work environment.

Position Purpose

Oversee plant operations in the areas of leadership and supervision of hourly employees and production, manufacturing, and distribution of products. Identify problems and develop plans to continuously improve uses/processes of material, machines, and employee resources. Ensure and promote safety, success, teamwork, and quality in the work environment.

Essential Functions

• Provides supervision to hourly employees on assigned shift.
• Track attendance, schedule vacations, ensures compliance to the employee handbook, etc.
• Conduct daily shift meetings to keep employees aware of production levels, delivery performance, quality, overtime, upcoming events, etc.
• Supervise daily staffing and output levels to meet or exceed planned productivity levels.
• Motivate, provide clear direction, and set expectations for new and existing hourly and temporary personnel.
• Ensure that all hourly and temporary personnel have the training needed, the tools required and are held accountable to set expectations.
• Supervise the production of parts to meet or exceed customer / design specifications to be at, or below, planned customer concern and scrap levels.
• Participate in problem solving teams to identify root cause and corrective actions to resolve quality related issues.
• Supervise the daily production of parts according to the production schedules (schedule compliance) to minimize past due orders and maximize on time delivery.
• Ensure employee safety by ensuring all safety devices are in use and the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn at all times.
• Report all accidents / near misses to the operations manager and safety manager within 24 hours. Participate in the completion of the accident investigation / report.
• Assist with implementing and sustaining corrective actions Ensure associates within a specific production area attend all safety related training events.
• Support continuous improvement efforts within a specific production area.
• Maintain 5S initiatives within production area responsibilities.
• Continually search for process improvements to improve Quality, Productivity, Delivery, Safety and Cost metrics.

Education and Training

Associate Degree in Business Administration or Engineering or the equivalent in practical experience and/or specialized training preferred

Minimum Qualifications

1-year experience in a leadership/supervisory role.

1-3 Years Practical Experiences In a Manufacturing Environment Preferred.

Demonstrated ability to improve processes.

Working knowledge of various safety programs and OSHA regulations.

Familiarity with Quality systems and processes.

Physical Demands

Must be able to remain in a stationary position occasionally.

Frequent need to move about inside plant and office designated areas.

Minimal need to position self in low or tight spaces.

Occasional movements of hands, wrists, or fingers such as typing, filing, and writing.

Environmental Conditions

Non temperature-controlled manufacturing work environment with adequate lighting and ventilation.

Behavioral Traits

• Innovative - Feeling comfortable in fast-changing environments; being willing to take risks and to consider new and untested approaches
• Tactical - Emphasizing the production of immediate results by focusing on short-range, hands-on, practical strategies
• Production - Adopting a strong orientation toward achievement, holding high expectations for yourself and others, pushing yourself and others to achieve at high levels.
• Cooperation - Accommodating the needs and interests of others by being willing to defer performance on your own objectives to assist colleagues with theirs.
• Consensual - Valuing the ideas and opinions of others and collecting their input as part of your decision-making process.
• Attention to Detail - Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks
• Development & Continual Learning - Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement.

Hendrickson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

• We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation.
• We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education.
• We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.