Production Supervisor 3rd Shift

AmTrim; Town of Sidney (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AmTrim seeks a capable Manufacturing Supervisor to directly supervise hourly staff, oversee hiring, training, and performance, and ensure quality production in a compliant, safe environment.

You will coordinate cross-training, monitor shifts, and maintain open communication on production and quality issues, fostering continuous improvement and staff development.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 3 years of supervising in a manufacturing environment or equivalent.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise hourly employees in accordance with policies and laws.
• Assure production of quality parts by assigning trained employees to jobs and managing materials, schedules and work instructions.
• Ensure cross-training of employees in all pay-grade jobs for flexibility in assignments.
• Maintain quality standards by monitoring employee and equipment performance during shifts.
• Mentor employees with timely evaluations, rewards, discipline and counseling.
• Maintain safe work environment with proper PPE and safety practices.
• Provide continuity of production by reporting shift status on production, scrap and quality issues.
• Assist in conflict resolution by encouraging open-door policy and guiding through the process.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Interviewing

Hiring

Training

Mentoring

Conflict resolution

Cross-training

Safety awareness

Education

Associates degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

• Directly supervises hourly employees 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.
• Assure the production of quality parts at competitive price by assigning trained employees to jobs while assuring that all raw materials, changeovers, production schedules and work instructions are available and completed in a timely manner.
• Assure that employees are cross-trained in all pay grade jobs in performance, quality checks, process checks, charting, safety and quantity checks to provide flexibility in job assignments.
• Assure the quality standards are maintained by continually monitoring the performance of employees, and equipment during the operation of the shift.
• Help each employee to realize his/her full potential by mentoring with timely evaluations, rewards, discipline and counseling.
• Assure the employees a safe work environment by maintaining good housekeeping standards and providing them with the necessary safety equipment and monitor the use of the same.
• Assure employees fair and equitable treatment by following company policies and procedures to provide uniform application between multiple facilities.
• Assure continuity of production by providing and receiving status reports from the previous and following shifts on production, scrap and quality issues.
• Assist in conflict resolution by encouraging employees to utilize open door policy and guiding the through the process.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education, Skills and Experience:

Associates degree from two-year or technical college or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

License, Certification or Special Requirements:

None required.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee will encounter to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in some work environments may be loud.

The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn including but not limited to: eyes, ear, foot and/or other protective devices as required.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Associates or better in Manufacturing Engineering or related field.

Experience

Required

3 years:

3 years:

Supervising in a manufacturing environment

Preferred

Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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