Production Supervisor - Swing

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. in Stockton, CA seeks a Production Supervisor to lead a department on the swing shift, driving output, safety and product quality. You will manage staffing, training, performance, and continuous improvement initiatives to meet profitability targets.

The role requires 5 years in manufacturing, 3 years of supervisory experience, and solid Lean and supply chain knowledge. Travel is limited; relocation is not offered.

Qualifications

• College degree or technical school certificate in business (preferred).
• Experience in a union environment is preferred.
• 5 years manufacturing experience and/or training required.
• 3 years managing others required.
• 2 years supply chain knowledge applied to department management required.
• 2 years Lean manufacturing concepts in department management preferred.
• 1 year experience applying financial impact to P&L in department management required.
• 3 years mentoring and developing a team preferred.
• 3 years experience with quantitative analysis and logical problem solving required.
• Ability to monitor own and team performance and take corrective actions.
• Strong reading/writing skills; ability to understand written information.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook (intermediate).
• Active listening and comprehension of spoken information.
• Ability to conduct tests/inspections to evaluate quality or performance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate department work organization, attend performance meetings, analyze results, and schedule personnel (50%).
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, training, and coaching within the department (25%).
• Lead performance management, set expectations, recognize and provide feedback (10%).
• Guide continuous improvement to improve workflow and efficiencies (10%).
• Ensure accurate timecard management and maintain employee relations per policy (5%).

Skills

People management

Lean manufacturing

Supply chain knowledge

P&L awareness

Performance coaching

Problem solving

Written & spoken communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

College degree or technical certificate in business

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees. Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures. Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

As a Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for the development and execution of your department’s plans in order to achieve overall business objectives. You will have overall responsibility of production employees within the department, ensuring that we manufacture high quality products, within a safe working environment, and meeting output expectations of customer needs and profitability targets.

We have two positions open for this position, one in the Shearbrace department and one in the Finishing department.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)

• Coordinate the organization of work within the department by attending daily performance meetings, analyzing of daily department results, collaborating with other departments to resolve issues, correspond with internal and external customers as needed, manage scheduling of personnel to meet demand. Activities are focused on mid to longer term planning needs to the success of the department. (50%)
• Manage staffing and development of employees within the department by participating in interviewing & hiring activities, training, and coaching of employees. (25%)
• Manage employee performance by leading and motivating employees using effective performance management techniques, including establishing expectations and goals, providing recognition and feedback, and addressing performance problems. (10%)
• Improve the flow of work through the department, and gain mid to long term efficiencies by providing guidance and direction the team in continuous improvement efforts. (10%)
• Maintain employee relations by ensuring that employee timecards are managed and accurate, resolving issues in a timely matter and consistent with company policies and Collective Bargaining Agreement. (5%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• College degree or technical school certificate in business Preferred.
• Experience managing within a union environment Preferred.
• 5 years Manufacturing experience and/or training Required.
• 3 years managing others Required.
• 2 years of demonstrated application of supply chain knowledge to management of department Required.
• 2 years demonstrated application of Lean manufacturing concepts to management of department Preferred.
• 1 year experience of application of financial impacts to Profit & Loss in the management of the department Required.
• 3 years effectively mentoring and developing a team Preferred.
• Experience in quantitative analysis by using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of solution options to problems Required.
• The ability to monitor/assess your own performance and others’ to make improvements or take corrective action.
• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• The ability to effectively use Word, Excel, and Outlook to carry out work (intermediate level).
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• The ability to conduct tests and inspections of processes to evaluate quality or performance.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

This position requires domestic and international travel up to 5% of the time.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, exempt position is located in Stockton, CA. This position will supervise our Swing shift (3:30pm - 12:00am). Relocation is not available for this position.

PAY

Pay $71,900 - $115,000 / year

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in both a professional office environment as well as the production floor. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. The job may risk exposure to heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, fumes and/or noxious odors, toxic/caustic chemicals, dust, loud noise levels and moving mechanical parts.

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs. Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue - directly or indirectly - and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.

Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more.

View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs. Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Company: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.