Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Job description

We are working with a well-established company with a facility in the Wadsworth, Ohio area in need of a 2nd shift production supervisor to support a 24/7 operation. The ideal person will have supervisory experience working in an automated manufacturing facility. The regular hours working Monday through Friday are 2 pm to 11 pm and you can expect to work overtime to include weekends as needed.

Job summary

The production supervisor is responsible for ensuring all production goals are met for their department and shift. In the role, the production supervisor partners with maintenance to minimize the machine downtime and increase machine throughput.

Responsibilities

Acting as a leader in the support of the safety journey and the company’s goal of achieving an injury-free workplace.

Driving continuous improvement in workplace safety by promptly addressing the root causes or near misses, conducting effective safety meetings, and promptly addressing safety concerns raised by employees.

Responsible for EHS, MOC, GMP, and Q.C. compliance in department/shift.

Conduct weekly safety and quality meetings.

Accountable for good housekeeping in department/shift.

Manage engineering projects in their department/shift.

Troubleshoot machine issues with hourly operators.

Utilization of root cause analysis when troubleshooting equipment to ensure repairs are done correctly.

Budget ownership for their department/shift, i.e., manpower utilization and maintenance budget.

Own maintenance for department/shift, including but not limited to creating work orders, validating the work is done correctly, escalating issues to management when needed, and closing work orders.

Track machine downtime related to mechanical and electrical issues.

Ensure machines are properly utilized to meet and exceed production goals.

Qualifications - required

High school diploma or GED.

Proficient in MS Office.

1-2 years supervisor experience.

3 years manufacturing experience.

Experience working in a 24/7 production environment.

Qualifications - preferred

Bachelor’s or associate degree in engineering, business, or related field.

5 years of supervisor experience.

5 years of manufacturing experience.

Previous experience working in a food manufacturing environment.

Six Sigma certification.

Lean certification.

Our client offers a full line of benefits, a salary in the $85,000 to $95,000 range plus 10% bonus, overtime paid when covering for absences or vacations, 401(k) with a match, and three weeks vacation.