Join the Thogus team as a Production Supervisor- 2nd Shift
Position Overview:
Directs and coordinates activities concerned with production of company product(s) by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates. Executes scheduled priorities in efficient (Throughput) and effective (Scrap & OTD) manner in order to satisfy customer needs and requirements and fulfill business goals and aims. Delivers effective instruction to direct reports and partner department staff. This individual is expected to perform job responsibilities according to the company’s core values and in accordance with applicable employment law best practices.
- Sign-On Bonus
- 12 Paid Holidays (including your Birthday)
- PTO after 90 days
- Perfect Attendance PTO
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401k with Employer Match
- Comprehensive Benefits (including Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life)
- Eligible after 60 days
- Consistent hours and schedule
- 2nd Shift: 3:30p-12a M-F
- Overtime opportunities
- Temperature controlled
Essential Job Functions:
- Inspection Operator Level 1 job functions
- Inspection Operator Level 2 (Team Lead) job functions
- Confers with management personnel to carry out production and quality control standards, budget and cost controls, and to obtain data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.
- Plans and directs production activities and carries out production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations, cost factors, labor allocation, and effective coordination of lunch/break schedule.
- Coordinates production activities with technicians, maintenance, materials, tooling, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
- Reviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and operating or production problems.
- Assists with the development and implementation of operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
- Revises production schedules and priorities as result of equipment failure or operating problems.
- Consults with Engineering and Quality personnel relative to necessary modification of processes and equipment in order to improve production through product quality and efficient labor usage.
- Submits effective communication regarding issues or impasses so that appropriate corrective action may be enacted.
- Conducts investigations to resolve or effect settlement of personnel disputes and refers unresolved issues to management to resolve as needed.
- Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data in computer inventory system, (IQMS) relative to physical inventory management. Investigates and resolves discrepancies.
- Communicates emergency issues with management and actively seeks out solutions to issues related to production floor in a timely manner.
- Perform other responsibilities as needed to support the success of the organization
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
- Training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving issues.
Manager of the following departments and or personnel:
- Team Leads
- Changeover Team
- Material Handlers
- Set-Up Techs
- Process Techs
- Operators Level 1 (indirect)
Competencies: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Ability to train others, including use of multiple approaches and ability to assess effectiveness of training
- Ability to assess training effectiveness & provide direction to correct issues
- Proactive communication with direct reports, partner department staff, and management regarding daily production efficiency/status
- Strong leadership abilities that encourage open communication, effective and efficient operations, and clear understanding of priorities
- Knowledge of current production SOPs, forms, procedures, and practices
- Pull reports, assess data, and take appropriate actions
- Proficient with ERP System (IQMS) and scan gun navigation
- Mastery of all Inspection Operator (1), Team Lead (2) and related responsibilities
- Ability to research and solve routine to complex issues and problems, including inventory, and provide information that leads to root cause analysis and appropriate remedy
- Strong work ethic / Motivated / Dependable
- Able to work independently and with minimal oversight / Self-Directed
- Strong decision-making skills, including ability to assess available resources when direction is absent
- Ability to understand partner department functions & able to back fill or assist on an as-needed basis to the level of training provided
- Understanding of impact of own actions on outcomes that have the potential to affect business success
- Understanding of supervisory principles and practices, including applicable employment law best practices, and approaches that increase motivation, accountability, and effective execution
- Willing to learn
- Patient
- Commitment to 24-hour team
Required 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education, Training and/or Experience
- Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school –or –
- Minimum of three (3) years manufacturing supervisory experience –or –
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
- Manufacturing experience required, Plastic Injection Molding experience preferred
Language Skills
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills
- Database and Inventory Software (IQMS or similar)
- Internet Software
- MS Office
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Forklift Certification
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to
- Stand and walk
- Reach with hands and use hands to finger, handle, or feel
- The employee may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance
- The employee may be required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception
Thogus’ Core Values
Passion – Desire to make a positive impact and inspire others to do the same.
Honesty and Integrity -Doing the right thing even when no one is watching.
Dedication-Team focused to execute tasks with a positive attitude, sense of significance, and enthusiasm.
Mutual Respect- Considerate of others’ ideas, feelings, beliefs, or property; giving it even if you don’t get it.
The Edge- Commitment to adaptation, breaking tradition, and accepting change.