Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

TriMas Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drugs

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Program

Job summary

Norris Cylinder Company in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 3rd shift to lead hourly production staff and ensure safe, efficient manufacturing operations. The role emphasizes scheduling, quality control, training, and coordination with Materials and Customer Service to meet production goals while upholding company policies and safety standards.

You will monitor performance metrics, review production reports, and drive continuous improvement initiatives, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university, or 3–5 years related experience and/or training.
• Background in manufacturing technology and line operating experience.
• Practical work experience in supervision, quality and product reliability.
• Interpersonal skills to foster cooperation and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage hourly third shift Production employees and direct overall production activities.
• Coordinate manufacturing schedule and production activities to meet budgeted productivity, shipping and fill rate goals.
• Ensure product quality levels through proper operator training and inspection techniques.
• Balance and expedite work through production areas; adjust schedules and personnel as needed.
• Recommend improvements related to quality, efficiency, machine utilization, and budget status.
• Communicate with Materials Manager and Customer Service to set priorities for specific orders.
• Review production and operational reports to evaluate conformity with standards and resource use.
• Maintain attendance records and coordinate with other departments on issues affecting production.

Skills

Supervision

Quality control

Product reliability

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Company: Norris Cylinder Company

Primary Location: 521 Green Cove Road SE, Huntsville, AL 35803 USA

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Hourly | Full-Time

Function: Manufacturing Production / Distribution

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Job Summary: Manages all hourly third shift Production employees. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Coordinates the manufacturing schedule and production activities for the 3rd shift production. Service to achieve budgeted productivity, shipping and fill rate goals, by performing the following duties:

• Reviews general status of production schedules to ensure that schedules are being met, and if necessary, assigns or adjusts schedules and/or personnel to balance and expedite work through production areas.
• Assures that the desired product quality levels are achieved through proper operator training with operation and inspection techniques, use of tools and overall job responsibilities.
• Recommends methods and procedures to control and improve product quality.
• Will make recommendations related to quality, efficiency, machine utilization, scrap, budget status, etc.
• Takes corrective action when necessary to improve the overall performance of his/her production area(s).
• Coordinates with Materials Manager and Customer Service to set priorities for specific customer orders.
• Revises schedule according to work order specifications, established priorities, and availability or capability of workers, parts, material, machines, and equipment.
• Reviews and analyzes production and operational reports and statistics to evaluate conformity with product standards, utilization of human resources, materials and equipment.
• Confers with department supervisors to determine progress of work and to provide information on changes in processing methods received from methods or engineering departments.
• Compiles reports concerning progress of work and downtime due to failures of machines and equipment to apprise production planning personnel of production delays.
• Maintains inventory of materials and parts needed to complete production.
• Expedites production of spare parts and establishes delivery dates for spare parts orders.
• Monitors and maintains attendance records.
• Confers with appropriate personnel on problems or situations that develop regarding quality, efficiency, machine utilization, order scheduling, safety, housekeeping, manpower, etc.
• Recommends the selection and termination of personnel in their assigned area.
• Will coordinate production activities with other functional areas to assure that the needs and problems of manufacturing are communicated and addressed.
• Consistently administers company policies and practices regarding attendance, performance, etc.
• Communicates with employees on a regular basis.
• Will be expected to participate in activities such as training and safety programs in order to enhance the overall effectiveness of the work area(s) involved.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience: Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or 3 to 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Background in manufacturing technology and line operating experience. Practical work experience in supervision, quality and product reliability. Must have interpersonal skills necessary to foster cooperation and to effectively communicate with others.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the mental ability to read and comprehend policies, procedures, instructions, etc., to write reports, to use logic and data to solve problems, to assess needs, to communicate effectively, and varying degrees of independence, judgment, and discretion. This position requires the physical ability to be mobile in an office and industrial environment, to finger and grasp materials, to speak effectively, and to listen with intent.

Benefits

Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.