Shift Supervisor - 1st Shift in New Kensington, Pennsylvania at Old World Industries

POSITION PURPOSE: The Shift Supervisor assists the Plant and Production Managers by ensuring that direction is deployed to Production employees. Coordinates Production realization activities. Ensures Production schedule is implemented, monitored, and tracked for successful execution, communicates any deviation to the Plant Manager and appropriate functions.

• Ensures all requirements for maintaining a safe workplace are followed (PPE, rules & policies, etc.)
• Schedules all Union and Temporary employees within Production functions
• Reassigns employees as needed depending upon staffing levels and daily workload
• Supervises and trains employees on Line changeovers and minor equipment repair/maintenance
• Responsible for shift-specific gallon-line Production
• Assist in Drum Line changeovers as required
• Ordering packaging equipment repair/backup parts
• Assist in equipment repairs as needed
• Ensures all applicable paperwork/documentation is accurately completed
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma/GED required
• 5+ years of experience in a supervisory role
• Proven knowledge of production policies and procedures
• Forklift Certification and/or ability to successfully complete forklift training
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Strong active listening skills
• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Highly self-motivated, self-directed, and attentive to detail.

Old World Industries is among the largest privately held companies competing in the automotive aftermarket today. Built upon a 50-year history of ingenuity, the Northbrook, Illinois-based company is transforming the automotive, commercial and chemical industries that keep the world moving forward. Old World’s brands include a full line of PEAK® Performance Automotive Aftermarket Products including Antifreeze/Coolant, Washer Fluid, Lighting and Wiper Blades; BlueDEF® Diesel Exhaust Fluid and Equipment; FINAL CHARGE® PRO-SERIES Heavy Duty Extended Life Coolant, Fleet Charge® SCA Precharged Heavy Duty Coolant and Thermal Charge® Heat Transfer Fluid.

This opportunity offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefits
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Company-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment benefits
• Company-paid long-term care coverage
• Company-paid disability
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Company-paid employee assistance program
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Additional benefits included: voluntary life insurance, legal benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, and pet insurance