My client is seeking a 2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor. This role involves leading a team of machine operators to ensure safety, quality, on-time delivery, and productivity while promoting teamwork and continuous improvement. The 2nd shift runs from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
Client Details
My client is a leading provider of electrical, safety, and infrastructure solutions, offering a broad range of products designed to support critical applications. With an extensive network of manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, they deliver reliable and innovative solutions to meet the needs of various industries.
Description
Responsibilities:
- Champion continuous improvement and lean principles to drive enhancements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost across the team.
- Lead operational initiatives to create a safe work environment, ensure high-quality output, and implement lean strategies that reduce costs, inventories, and lead times.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards, including adherence to procedures and standard work by all team members.
- Optimize labor, materials, and equipment utilization to meet production goals and schedules efficiently.
- Foster a positive, solutions-driven team culture through regular meetings, task delegation, team empowerment, and collaboration with support services.
- Develop strategies to enhance team engagement, performance, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Manage scheduling, including vacation and overtime, to meet operational needs.
- Mentor and train team members to identify challenges, analyze root causes, and implement effective solutions.
- Promote cross-training to maximize workforce flexibility and ensure seamless work cell operations.
- Maintain a strong presence on the production floor, providing guidance, coaching, and hands-on leadership to your team.
Profile
Ideal Candidate:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Management, or a related field is required.
- 5-10 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with plastics extrusion, assembly processes, or similar manufacturing methods is highly desirable.
- Strong background in lean manufacturing with a proven track record of driving cost reductions and process improvements.
- Skilled in using lean tools to solve complex problems and improve operations.
- Flexibility to adjust schedules and work additional hours as needed to meet business demands.
- Exceptional communication and leadership abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to mentor and develop supervisors and team leaders.
- Experience working in a unionized environment is a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with ERP systems like JD Edwards, SAP, or similar platforms for inventory management is essential.
Job Offer
What's To Offer:
- Competitive compensation package with opportunities for financial growth
- Extensive health and wellness benefits
- Career development programs and mentorship
- Creative, collaborative work environment
- Flexible work arrangements for work-life balance
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and continuous learning
- Involvement in high-impact, innovative projects
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