2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Description

We are seeking a dedicated and honest Production Supervisor to lead our team with integrity, creativity, and a strong focus on relationship-building. The ideal candidate will excel in problem-solving and conflict resolution, leveraging emotional intelligence in a dynamic work environment. This person will handle daily operations and complex protocols, ensuring strict adherence to regulations. They will direct production workflow and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives.

The most successful Production Supervisor will be passionate about quality, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction, achieved through effective training and policy implementation. After mastering our systems and procedures, the supervisor will train and guide our talented team members.

At Tapecon, we are dedicated to leveraging science and application expertise to deliver innovative functional printing and material converting solutions. Our mission is to empower our customers across various industries, particularly in healthcare and life sciences, to enhance products and elevate the well-being of individuals. The driving force behind our growth and continued success is the leadership of skilled and dedicated supervisors.

Are you the right supervisor to guide our production team and reinforce our reputation as a leader in innovation? If so, read on!

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Operations regularly run from 11PM Sunday night to 11:30PM Friday night with some Saturday coverage as assigned.

This position would be for second shift (3pm-11:30pm) with flexibility to adjust for production or staffing needs. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Production Management

• Oversee daily production activities to ensure efficient workflow and productivity.
• Assign tasks and monitor progress to meet production schedules and deadlines.
• Manage staffing levels and schedules to ensure optimal resource allocation.
• Ensure proper operation of all manufacturing equipment, requesting maintenance when necessary.
• Responsible for on-time delivery of customer jobs as well as R&D/sample requests.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and reduce waste.
• Implement best practices and lean manufacturing principles to optimize production.

Employee Management & Development

• Lead, train, and develop production staff through processes including 1:1 meetings, talent assessments, and succession planning.
• Approve and edit time and attendance requests and records for direct reports.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members.
• Use progressive discipline as needed within approved guidelines.
• Identify and make recommendations for any employee cross-training, transfer, or advancement opportunities.
• Work with appropriate resources to implement and develop training programs and materials using competency-based assessment.
• Participate in candidate selection for open positions.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with QMS.
• Support Tapecon manufacturing policies, quality plan, and ISO procedures.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and specifications.
• Implement and maintain quality control procedures and processes.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to address and resolve quality issues or customer complaints.
• Participates in corrective and preventive action responses.

Safety & Work Environment

• Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct safety training and audits to maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Responsible for promoting a positive work environment and leading by example in their demonstration of our company core values.

ERP & Data Management

• Maintain data integrity of the ERP system by regularly reviewing records and correcting errors.
• Ensure accurate and timely entry of production data into the ERP system.
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to troubleshoot and resolve ERP-related issues.
• Train production staff on proper data entry and usage of the ERP system.
• Prepare and present production reports to management.
• Support the supply chain team to manage inventory levels and materials.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• 3 to 5 years of related production experience
• Associate degree in Business Management or equivalent supervisory experience of 2+ years highly preferred
• Experience using an Enterprise resource planning (ERP) system highly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Works well in a team environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Works well under pressure
• Excellent communication skills; both oral and written
• Experience with a visual workplace, 5S and safety
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to read basic blueprints
• Self-motivated and willing to learn
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent leadership skills
• Strong skills in work planning, scheduling, and must have good judgment of color, design and printing quality.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations of printed jobs
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Key Performance Indicators

• DLER
• OTD
• Training Records
• Payroll
• Material Waste Control
• ERP Data Accuracy

Physical requirements/working conditions

The physical demands described represent 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, walk, climb, stoop kneel, and crouch. The employee is occasionally required to balance or crawl. The employee is required to regularly operate a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine and printer.

The employee is required to regularly reach with arms and hands; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls. Hands and fingers may frequently perform repetitive motion. Occasionally the employee will use arms and hands to balance and climb.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 25 pounds with the use of a lift assist.

This job requires close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Employee is required to regularly talk and hear.

Total compensation:

The pay range listed reflects the potential compensation for this position. Compensation will vary based on factors including experience. Other benefits include weekly transportation benefit, competitive Paid Time Off package, medical insurance, comprehensive ancillary benefit offerings, 401K plan with employer match, and more.