Shift Supervisor

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Legal, Company Paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance, plus Retirement Savings Plan with company match!

Salary: $70,000-$90,000 Annually

Summary: The Production Supervisor provides supervision and direction to 10-14 employees as well as planning and controlling production performance as measured by key performance indicators. In addition, they ensure compliance to established safety rules/policies, customer quality and production specifications. Actively leads and participates in the plant safety, housekeeping, and continuous improvement efforts. Works with employees to develop the necessary skills to perform job tasks as outlined in the work instructions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors compliance with safety guidelines, builds awareness about safety, and address safety concerns brought to their attention.
• Directs the day-to-day activities of the shift.
• Responsible for the resolution of shift issues.
• Ensures all schedules and releases are met.
• Provides daily communications to the shift.
• Responsible for performance counseling of individuals for unacceptable performance relating to safety, quality, productivity, and/or inappropriate behavior to include disciplinary action if required.
• Prepares and distributes shift report.
• Performs daily audits to ensure that safety, housekeeping, basic care rounds, and established job standards are followed.
• Serves as a liaison to communicate identified problems to support team as well as problem status feedback to the crews.
• Supports mill and department goals in safety, environmental compliance, quality, cost, productivity, and continuous improvement.
• Completes all shift accident investigations within 24-hours period. Ensures corrective action is taken to address issue.
• Manages individual job assignments and crew member training plans with assistance from other departmental personnel.
• Aides in monitoring associate productivity.
• Maintains knowledge of and monitors compliance with all corporate standards.
• Complete opening, daily, and closing procedures/checklists in accordance with company policies/procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Awkward movements while working on equipment.
• Lifting and moving up to 40lbs.
• Ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions.
• Reading computer screens or other electronic devices.
• Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment.

Work Environment

• -20F to 120F frequent exposure
• Up to 100% RH
• Noise levels in excess of 80dB

Background/Experience

• Three (3) to five (5) years of previous supervisory skills preferred in manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree a plus, but position requires a High School Diploma and Equivalent.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to influence people.
• Good organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Able to motivate people to perform at a higher level.

Specific Skills

• Dynamic, flexible team player with demonstrated ability to lead and develop others.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Self-starter.
• Strong organizational skills.

Schedule Demands

• 12-hour DuPont schedule
• Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding, or by rail.