Production Supervisor

Do you want to work for a company that provides fun products to consumers? A company that is growing where YOU can make an impact on the business? Or how about a company that provides a more casual workplace? Petmate provides an excellent employee experience, benefits, and an opportunity for a career. As a smaller organization, you matter. We are looking for a strong Production Supervisor to join our team.

Petmate/Doskocil Mfg., Inc was founded in 1960 as an innovative manufacturer and supplier of crates and kennels used by the airline industry to transport pets. Over the years, the Company added individual consumers to its market strategy and expanded its product offerings, both domestically and internationally. Today, doing business as Petmate, the Company manufactures and distributes a wide range of pet products under the Petmate brand and on a Private Label basis, including:

Kennels & Carriers Shelters and Dog Houses

Toys & Accessories Collars and Leashes

Bedding Litter Maintenance

Feeding & Watering

The Company is headquartered in Arlington, Texas, in the heart of the Dallas/Ft. Worth ‘Metroplex’. The Corporate Headquarters is located within walking distance to the iconic AT&T Stadium, home of the 5-time Super Bowl Champion Dallas Cowboys, and The Ballpark in Arlington, home of the Texas Rangers baseball club. DFW Airport is also nearby. Our Manufacturing facility is located in Arlington, Texas.

POSITION SUMMARY

Oversees and directs the daily operation of the Production Department ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to)

1. Optimize customer service through teamwork and communication

1. Drives production improvement to meet department OEE goals

1. Produce schedule products to specifications

1. Oversees and maintains high levels of housekeeping

1. Meet daily with off going and oncoming supervisors to ensure priorities are met

1. Plan and coordinate the distribution of labor, adjusting work assignments and schedules while responding to fluctuating production needs. Works closely with HR for staffing requirements

1. Supervises, evaluates, promotes, and enforces compliance with company safety policies/rules/procedures

1. Ensures employees have the training tools, equipment and information to meet production expectations

1. Manage daily labor efficiencies, downtime, scrap, and part quality

1. Manage payroll, break schedules, and vacations for the shift

1. Implement visual work place through Lean Six Sigma principles

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises employees in the Production Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A leader who can motivate, train, drive accountability, and flexible enough to adapt to change
• Experience in station layout designs and single piece flow
• Understanding our metrics of OEE, Scrap, Safety, and Quality
• Experience in developing plan B, C, and D scenarios
• Plastic injection molding experience a plus

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or general education degree and minimum 5 years of supervisor experience and capable of supervising 140 plus people in multiple departments.

FLSA STATUS

Salary Exempt

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.