Production Supervisor
Elizabethtown, KY
Our global glass manufacturing client is hiring a Production Supervisor to lead and supervise plant production operations in accordance with plant policies and procedures in order to meet KPI's.
Responsibilities:
- Manage all plant activity on shift, working closely with other supervisors to ensure that all plant and department goals are met
- Promote a safe and environmentally productive work environment
- Effectively communicate to all levels of associates within the company
- Coordinate production startups, shutdowns and job changes
- Manage labor usage of the production team including overtime, absenteeism and training
- Lead problem solving activities
- Interface with support departments: maintenance, quality, supply chain, etc.
- Coaches and develops production team for continued success
- Coordinates work schedules of direct reports
- Conducts annual performance evaluations for production associates
Requirements:
- Three to five years related leadership and production experience
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in business or technical arena preferred
- Knowledge of and ability to utilize problem solving tools such as Six Sigma, Fishbone, KT, 8D, etc.
- Good understanding of 5S and lean principles
- Moderate to strong computer skills including use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
- Quality systems and ISO knowledge
- Leadership skills
- Previous experience in leading continuous improvement activities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong process skills
- Strong analytical and project management skills