Production Floor Supervisor (Day Shift)

REPORTS TO: Plant Manager

HOURS: 40+ hours weekly, with flexibility required to adjust schedule based on operational needs.

SUMMARY: The overall goal of a Production Supervisor is to maintain and improve production processes by managing teams and equipment. To succeed at achieving this goal they must be able to analyze production and team data to offer constructive improvements to optimize production output. They will focus on organizing and monitoring staff to ensure the manufacturing process remains smooth and efficient. They will be the first to arrive, and last to leave ensuring their teams have everything needed to succeed.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be an exemplary leader.
• Supervise 30-50 people both directly and indirectly.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, discipline and support to direct and indirect reports; provide feedback on performance to the Production Manager.
• Assign and schedule team training; organize recertification training sessions.
• Track and document the of competencies of team members to achieve performance objectives and goals.
• Support the maintenance and management of the Health and Safety program; ensure safe operating procedures are adhered to.
• Continually improve safety records by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety culture.
• Evaluate team requirements ensuring staffing is adequate, and competent; ensure all team members are trained and qualified to perform the duties that they are assigned.
• Assist with recruiting and onboarding of new hires.
• Oversee personnel time and attendance, including time-off requests and scheduling.
• Report on KPI’s and provide regular feedback to team members and management regarding their status.
• Perform 3-month and annual performance reviews of all team members.
• Ensure that employee grievances are addressed in a timely fashion.
• Follow the production schedule, with guidance from the Production Manager, develop staff schedules and plans to execute schedule needs; monitor, and provide feedback to scheduling department for planning purposes.
• Collaborate with internal departments to direct the flow of materials and utilize resources to ensure on time delivery.
• Monitor the progress of production processes to ensure that goals are met, and schedules are being adhered to. Have flexibility to develop alternative plans.
• Communicate daily with production manager on plans, issues, and needs while receiving directives for daily and weekly operations.
• Practice LEAN management to minimize waste through continuous improvement and effective utilization of all resources.
• Identify material/capacity constraints and work with the Production Manager to resolve.
• Diagnose manufacturing problems; recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Work with the Maintenance Supervisor; utilizing maintenance management systems to assist in maintaining all equipment.
• Monitor and inspect machinery for proper functionality. Assist in troubleshooting, make necessary adjustments or collaborate with the maintenance team to adjust or repair.
• Preform plant inspections to ensure the safety, function and cleanliness; Ensure daily preventative maintenance is completed.
• Maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas (5S)
• Quality control
• Track non-conforming quality issues; implement new strategies to improve conformance.
• Perform cycle counts and make necessary inventory adjustments to ensure accurate stock records.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and moving product.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds frequently & repetitively (includes low-level, waist level and above shoulder lifting).
• Ability to carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Excellent eyesight and depth perception. Prescription eye correction is mandatory for those who require it.
• Able to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours (sitting or standing).
• Walking short distances.
• Use of dominant & non-dominant hands with forceful gripping.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cross-communication is maintained with all shifts to ensure production uninterrupted; provide assistance to other shifts as required.
• Receive and track raw materials.
• Monitor start up, break and shift transitions; resolving conflicts/issues.
• Check-ins with every team a minimum of every 2 hours
• Foster Team building and positive work culture.
• Assure attainment of business objectives while ensuring product standards that will exceed our customers’ expectations.
• Implement manufacturing strategies and action plans.
• Encourage use of new techniques and focus on fact-based problem solving.
• Remain positive and be a good example of diligence and integrity.
• Be flexible and adaptable to change.
• Inventory/blank adjustments.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment by complying with all health and safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, while actively identifying, reporting, and addressing hazards, incidents, and unsafe conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to seasonal temperature changes.
• Exposure to loud/noisy environment.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to include but not limited to, safety glasses, steel toe foot protection, hearing protection, Kevlar sleeves and hard hats.
• Jewelry and loose-fitting clothes not permitted.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma with some college or university
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a Supervisory position with 20+ direct or indirect reports.
• Or a combination of education and experience
• Occupational Health and Safety Awareness Training for Workers and Supervisors.
• Respect in the Workplace Training.
• Safe Lifting Training.
• The Right to Refuse Unsafe Work Training.
• WHMIS 2015 including the GHS for Workers and Supervisors – All Jurisdictions.
• Workplace Violence and Harassment Training for Employees (Alberta).

EQUIPMENT

• Operates equipment such as, but not limited to: forklifts, cranes, drills, production machinery, grinders, conveyors, computers and calculators.
• CSA approved Steel toe boots/shoes
• Hard Hat
• All PPE to be kept in good repair at all times (replacements requested as required).

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality and cost controls
• Knowledge of hand tools and production machinery
• Knowledge of general safety policies and procedures as they relate to the manufacturing environment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Oral comprehension and expression; Must speak, read and write in English fluently equivalent to the OECD Level 4 or higher.

MATHMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic mathematical skills, ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages and basic algebra.
• Numeracy skills equivalent to the OECD Level 4 or higher.

OTHER SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent leadership, communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to balance independent and team-oriented thinking.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced IT skills, with focus on data analysis
• Able to quickly deduce the root cause of a problem and implement the most effective solution.
• Use logic to develop preventative solutions to avoid repetitive issues.

NOTE: Tradesman Manufacturing reserves the right to revise or change job duties or responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.