Shift Supervisor

Valence Surface Technologies; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 29,342 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with 3% Employer Match

Generous Paid Time Off Program

Shift differential for additional shifts

Job summary

Valence Surface Technologies in Seattle, WA is looking for a Shift Supervisor to manage operations from Friday to Sunday, 6am - 6pm. This role demands leadership skills to oversee manufacturing processes, ensuring safety and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of manufacturing experience, a high school diploma, and strong communication skills. Benefits include competitive compensation, health insurance, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Over 3 years of experience in manufacturing.
• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and delegate responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and maximize efficiency in the shop.
• Supervise employees and assign tasks.
• Communicate effectively with customer service and management.

Skills

Accountability

Active Listening

Problem Solving

Time Management

Communication (Oral and Written)

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

Job Title: Shift Supervisor

Reports to: Production Manager

Location: Seattle, WA

Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Schedule: Friday - Sunday; 6am - 6pm

Responsibilities

• Safety conscious and always looking for preventative safety measures
• Understands the Valence Surface Technologies Code of Conduct policy, and leads by example; organizes assigned area to ensure ready access to and knowledge of all orders currently in process on a daily basis
• Effectively communicates with customer service regarding work that is in the area or coming to the area for processing
• Maintains the shop in an orderly 5S and well-kept manner
• Operates within established safety, quality, and financial guidelines
• Keeps current on project and overall shop performance, understands and monitors department budget; works with manager to resolve problems and plan improvements
• Works closely with Production Management and supervisors on other shifts to determine daily, weekly, and monthly work schedules
• Maintains schedule and reassigns labor as workload changes
• Understands daily output to keep the work moving through the production process
• Executes schedule with urgency and a commitment to safety, quality, timeliness, and cost consciousness
• Maintains and monitors appropriate documentation on all orders
• Supervises employees in the shop, organizes work, assigns tasks, follows dashboard requirements, and collaborates with customer service to exceed customer expectations
• Communicates with employees regularly and seeks their input on problem solving
• Clarifies responsibility and expected results
• Delegates responsibility where appropriate; provides direction, coaching on performance issues, and training as needed
• Discusses disciplinary actions with department supervisors per established procedures; works with supervisors or HR to resolve problems as needed
• Partner with department supervisors to train employees and monitor their performance on safety procedures and proper production techniques; ensures safe lifting and maneuvering of materials
• Resolves technical problems by involving appropriate people to keep production moving and meet/exceed customer expectations
• Participates in improvement teams, Gemba walks, and meetings as requested; contributes to continuous process improvement to reduce cost, streamline processes, and increase throughput

Position Qualifications

• Competency Statements – Accountability; Active Listening; Applied Learning; Business Acumen; Communication (Oral and Written); Conflict Resolution; Delegating Responsibility; Ethical; Goal Oriented; Technical Aptitude; Interpersonal; Time Management; Working Under Pressure; Reliability; Team Builder; Safety Awareness; Self-Motivated; Responsible; Project Management; Patience; Problem Solving; Honesty / Integrity; Initiative; Management Skills
• Education: High School Graduate or GED Required
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in manufacturing
• Computer Skills: Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Compensation Range: $21.30 to $30.00 per hour (DOE) + shift differential for 2nd, 3rd, 4th and weekend shifts
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Basic Life, Supplemental Life Insurance, 401k with 3% Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off Program
• 8 Holidays and 1 Floater Holiday
• On-the-job training, no experience required

Work Environment

Temperatures in the work environment can fluctuate with outside weather conditions. Due to the manufacturing environment, Personal Protection Equipment may be required including safety glasses, goggles, aprons, rubber boots, gloves, and a respirator (provided by the Company).