Production Supervisor (Team Lead)

Rockline Industries, Inc.; Morristown (TN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockline Industries, Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor/Team Lead to guide and coach production associates toward safety, quality, and production goals. You will work with the Production Manager/Asset Lead to set priorities and ensure both short-term and long-term objectives are met.

Strong leadership and coaching skills are essential to drive success. The role emphasizes a safety-sensitive environment with a focus on policy adherence, staffing, and performance metrics across the shift.

Qualifications

• High School or GED; 2 years production operations experience
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and SPC/SQC tools and techniques
• Familiarity with GMP and FDA regulations
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Flexibility in schedule

Responsibilities

• Execute business processes to maintain production rates and adhere to policy and procedure expectations.
• Manage the performance of direct reports, including one-on-one meetings, training schedules, reviews, development plans, and disciplinary documentation.
• Communicate business priorities, strategies, and information to the team and other functional areas.
• Ensure a safety and quality culture is sustained.
• Manage and maintain staffing of full-time and temporary associates.
• Be accountable for metrics tied to the work center scorecard and ensure the accuracy of shift data.
• Develop familiarity with converting equipment to guide associates in troubleshooting and problem-solving when equipment is not running properly.
• Ensure proper closure of work orders, entering hours and quantities, and lot of the day.
• Investigate and document accident reports with Safety Coordinator and document near-miss opportunities.
• Fill in for the Asset Leader in their absence when assigned or necessary.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to RRITE Values. Promote a culture of safety and ensure all work is performed safely.
• Contribute to a cooperative working effort by being willing to perform other job-related tasks as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

High School or GED

Tools

JD Edwards

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Production Supervisor/Team Lead, you will be at the forefront of our production teams, guiding and coaching associates to meet safety, quality, and production goals. Using a process-based leadership model, you will collaborate closely with the Production Manager/Asset Lead to establish priorities and ensure that short-term and long-term objectives are met. This role requires strong leadership and coaching skills to drive success.

Essential Accountabilities:

• Execute business processes to maintain production rates and adhere to policy and procedure expectations.
• Manage the performance of direct reports, including one-on-one meetings, training schedules, reviews, development plans, and disciplinary documentation.
• Communicate business priorities, strategies, and information to the team and other functional areas.
• Ensure a safety and quality culture is sustained.
• Manage and maintain staffing of full-time and temporary associates.
• Be accountable for metrics tied to the work center scorecard and ensure the accuracy of shift data (output, labor waste, downtime).
• Develop familiarity with converting equipment to guide associates in troubleshooting and problem-solving when equipment is not running properly.
• Ensure proper closure of work orders, entering hours and quantities, and lot of the day.
• Investigate and document accident reports in collaboration with the Safety Coordinator and document near-miss opportunities.
• Fill in for the Asset Leader in their absence when assigned or necessary.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to our company's RRITE Values - Renew, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence.
• Promote a culture of safety and ensure all work is performed safely.
• Contribute to a cooperative working effort by being willing to perform other job-related tasks as needed.

This position is designated as Safety-Sensitive (A safety-sensitive position is one in which the associate’s inability or impaired ability to perform their job-related tasks could result in a direct threat to the associate’s safety or the safety of others).

Qualification Requirements: To succeed in this role, you must meet the following requirements:

• Internal Candidates:
• High School or GED
• 2 years of production operations experience
• 1 year of demonstrated leadership competency (e.g., backup team lead, problem-solving, effective interpersonal skills)
• External Candidates:
• High School or GED
• 2 years of production operations experience
• 1 year of supervisory experience
• Proficiency with PCs, including Microsoft Office and JD Edwards
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and SPC/SQC tools and techniques
• Familiarity with OSGH, GMP, and FDA regulations and guidelines
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Flexibility in schedule
• Strong leadership, verbal, written, analytical, mathematical, reasoning, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment with diverse personalities
• Organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment

Grade 9

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