MANUFACTURING SHIFT SUPERVISOR

General Purpose:

Ensures manufacturing of products and semi-finished products in his/her manufacturing division in compliance with shift productivity goals as well as internal and external quality specifications. Leads and motivates the team in his/her area to achieve set goals.

Shift(s) Available:

• 3rd shift (10:00 PM to 6:00 AM) Sunday through Thursday

Supervisory Responsibilities:    

• None 

Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

• Directly supervises shift employees working in his area of responsibility (manufacturing division)
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include recommendations of hiring and firing employees and planning, assigning and directing work, conducting employee performance reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Ensures overall manufacturing output goals are achieved in his/her area of responsibility in compliance with manufacturing deadlines and delivery schedules by allocating personnel, setting up the equipment, re-working parts and personally supporting the troubleshooting efforts as required
• Ensures compliance of all products and semi-finished products with our internal and external product specifications by inspecting finished, semi-finished or in-process goods and recommends acceptance or rejection by use of measuring tools.
• Supports issuing of daily and monthly manufacturing reports
• Supports all LEAN activities in the operations area, especially the sustainable execution and implementation of 5S principles (order and cleanliness) and continuous process improvement (stable processes) based on KAIZEN principles to achieve highest quality standards
• Supports execution of regular and effective preventive maintenance as well as high quality corrective maintenance
• Supports the implementation of a total productive maintenance (TPM) system
• Supports the testing of new equipment and processes
• Supports necessary information exchange and with logistics and purchasing (supply chain), quality and assembly
• Promptly communicates equipment and personnel issues to the Manufacturing Manager.
• Supports the execution of training plans for Operators and Machine Adjusters and promotes cross training activities among the shift team members
• Develops cooperative relationships with his counterparts of other GLOCK units worldwide and ensures respective information flow
• Ensures compliance with legal- and company ordinances in his/her areas of responsibility
• Ensures compliance to ISO-, OSHA- and Environmental Protection regulatory and ensures highest safety standards in his/her area of responsibility
• Keeps his/her standard of knowledge up-to-date in his/her area of responsibility through continuing education measures.
• Contributes to ongoing company development and increasing competitiveness in conjunction with superiors; carries out corresponding activities in his/her area of responsibility
• Demonstrates leadership skills by promoting team cohesion and motivating  team members
• Mentors other team members to achieve set goals

Qualifications/Job Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, pre-skills, and/or abilities needed to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified employees or applicants with disabilities.

Competencies:

Education and/or Experience:

Licenses and Certifications:

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 qualified employees and applicants with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Physical exertion may be required to transport up to 40 pounds.  Lift in excess of 40 pounds may be required with assistance. Work requires bending, stooping, and working in small cramped areas.  Personal safety protective equipment is required. Flexible work schedule.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to: work with and around oils, coolants, and cleaning solutions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud.