Job Description
Job Description
Position Overview
The Shift Supervisor is responsible for leading employees to ensure daily production goals are met safely, efficiently, and with the highest quality standards.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
- Proven leadership and team management skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
- Excellent multitasking and time management skills in a fast-paced setting.
- Basic computer proficiency (MES systems experience a plus).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Schedule and assign employees to meet daily production needs.
- Oversee production activities to ensure work orders and product specifications are followed accurately.
- Verify all start-ups are completed according to work tickets and job setups (including pallet layout).
- Maintain the production schedule to meet customer requirements and delivery timelines.
- Manage personnel breaks and ensure adequate coverage across all areas.
- Deliver materials and supplies to production cells as needed.
- Monitor and update production data in the MES system.
- Set up new hires in the time clock and perform basic timecard reviews and corrections.
- Complete accident and incident reports promptly and accurately.
- Maintain inventory control by reviewing daily raw material needs to meet production requirements.
- Observe and communicate with machine operators to ensure productivity targets are achieved.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production and personnel issues in real time.
- Provide on-the-job training and monitor employee development.
- Communicate regularly with the Director of Manufacturing and/or Production Manager.
- Ensure smooth shift handoffs through detailed communication with the incoming Group Leader.
- Promote and enforce all safety and housekeeping policies, including accident reporting and workplace cleanliness.
- Conduct regular employee performance evaluations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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