Overview

The Production Supervisor is responsible for hiring, training, communication of staffing and operational needs, and performance management of production and support personnel on 2nd shift. This position schedules and oversees production activity, usually through a group of lead operators, and is accountable for implementing process improvements, maintaining a safe and productive workforce, and supporting product quality. The Production Supervisor also coordinates cross-functionally with maintenance, quality, and engineering to support plant goals.

This position is assigned to 2nd shift, with a regular schedule of Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Candidates must be available to work this shift.

Responsibilities

Ensure and enforce plant safety regulations, regulatory controls, policies, and procedures
Lead high-speed manufacturing activity and maintain a high level of equipment uptime
Hire, develop, train, and monitor production, technical, and support personnel
Run Tier meetings and Leader Standard Work, ensure action items are assigned, followed up, and closed
Manage timecards, payroll-related issues, attendance, formal problem solving, and the disciplinary process in accordance with Rain Bird policy
Drive 5S, scrap reduction, quality root-cause corrective action, and Lean continuous improvement activities
Coordinate cross-functionally with maintenance, quality, engineering, and other support departments to resolve production issues
Monitor productivity, reduce scrap and downtime, and support daily execution to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals
Ensure accurate and efficient communication between departments, shifts, and production personnel

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BS or BA degree in business or technical discipline
3+ years’ manufacturing supervision experience
Experienced with 5S and Lean tools
Excellent interpersonal and strong communication skills
Enthusiastic self-starter and excellent team player

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate degree in business or technical discipline.
Project Management experience in a seasonal business
Highly flexible and creative with the ability to succeed in a very dynamic environment.
Experience with UKG and Oracle systems

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Rain Bird is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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