Production Supervisor (3rd shift) - Indianapolis, IN*

㍍; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 3rd shift in Indianapolis. This role involves overseeing production processes, ensuring safety, and developing team members. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in manufacturing and leadership, with a focus on Lean practices.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Well-being support programs

Qualifications

• 3 years of manufacturing experience required.
• 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Lean tools such as 5S and Kaizen.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production functions and ensure safety.
• Lead and develop employees through coaching.
• Monitor production rates and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Workday HR software

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Production Supervisor (3rd shift)

Collaborate with innovative 3Mers around the world.

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life. It’s important to know that the company you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies, and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position offers an opportunity to transition from private, public, government, or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

Supervise and manage all functions involved in the production of 3M products safely and economically. Responsible for direct supervision, training, safety performance, product quality, cost control, employee communications, morale, and productivity.

As a Production Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with innovative and diverse people within 3M. Your impact will include:

• Promoting a safe and sustainable working environment by modeling safe behaviors and addressing safety concerns.
• Establishing priorities and allocating work to meet daily production requirements.
• Utilizing Lean manufacturing processes to meet customer demand and quality expectations.
• Leading, coaching, and developing employees through direct supervision, monitoring, and coaching shop floor operators, recognizing achievements, managing training, and participating in hiring processes, including contingent workers.
• Upholding integrity by complying with 3M policies and guidelines.
• Monitoring shift production rates and quality, communicating results, and leveraging continuous improvement tools to increase efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Representing plant leadership as needed, including supervision coverage on alternate shifts and being on-call.

This role requires working evening and night shifts, including weekends, holidays, and rotating schedules. Further details will be provided.

Your Skills and Expertise

Minimum qualifications include:

• High School Diploma or higher (verified prior to start)
• Three (3) years of manufacturing experience in a private, public, government, or military environment
• One (1) year of leadership, supervisory, or management experience in similar environments

Preferred qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (verified prior to start)
• Five (5) years of manufacturing and leadership experience
• Familiarity with Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Layered Audits, and Standard Work
• Experience leading improvement projects and lean six sigma initiatives
• Time management skills and ability to prioritize daily tasks
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Workday HR software

Work Location & Travel

Aearo Technologies, 7911 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268. Travel may include up to 5% domestic. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Additional Information

You must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship. 3M offers programs to support your well-being. For more details, visit our careers page or contact Max, our virtual recruiting assistant.

All US-based employees will need to sign an employment agreement covering confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and inventions. Employees at Job Grade 7 or above may have additional obligations.

Learn more about 3M’s solutions at www.3M.com or on social media @3M.

Responsibilities include compliance with policies, procedures, and security standards.

Pay & Benefits

Details available at https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employment

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